Actively Recruiting
Factors in Learning And Plasticity: Macular Degeneration
Led by University of Alabama at Birmingham · Updated on 2026-02-09
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor
U
University of California, Riverside
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
A greater understanding of plasticity after central vision loss can inform new therapies for treating low vision and has the potential to benefit millions of individuals suffering from low vision. The treatment of low vision is particularly relevant to the mission of the NEI to support research on visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, and preservation of sight. The comparison of different training and outcome factors is in line with the NIMH RDOC framework and studies in an aging population are consistent with the mission of the NIA.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Factors in Learning And Plasticity: Macular Degeneration
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18-89
- Severely impaired vision in both eyes (20/100 or worse)
- Diagnosis of Macular Degeneration by an Ophthalmologist
- Light sensitivity in the macular retina at least 10 dB units worse than in peripheral regions as shown by a scanning laser ophthalmoscope (MAIA)
- Medical records showing this disease severity has lasted at least 2 years
- Reside within 50 miles of the study site
You will not qualify if you...
- Pacemaker or any ferromagnetic metal implanted in the body
- Metal implants in the head (except limited dental work)
- Claustrophobia
- Hearing impairment
- Weight over 300 pounds
- Maximum body girth over 60 inches
- Previous serious head injury
- Presence of hallucinations or delusions
- Extensive old or colorful tattoos, especially near the head
- Pregnancy
- Braces or permanent retainers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UAB
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Rachel A Chua, MS
CONTACT
K
Kristina M Visscher, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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