RecruitingEarly Phase 1NCT06593405

The Role of Occupational Therapy for Improving Medication Management for Persons With AMD, DR and Glaucoma

The Role of Occupational Therapy for Improving Medication Management for Persons With AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and Glaucoma


Sponsor

MCPHS University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Apr 22, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if education about additional task lighting, enhanced contrast, enlarged print instructions, smart apps and organizational strategies will improve medication management skills. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does additional task lighting, enhanced contrast, enlarged print instructions, smart apps and organizational strategies improve medication management skills, reduce errors and improve functional use of remaining vision for this task? Participants will: Oftentimes, the client is unaware of these strategies which may improve occupational performance during a valued activity. Clients with AMD, DR or Glaucoma who choose to receive the one hour OT service will be provided with 1:1 education regarding the devices and strategies that may improve their ability to perform medication management skills.


Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying occupational therapy interventions for low vision care for people with age-related macular degeneration. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

COMBINATION_PRODUCToccupational therapy interventions for low vision care

Occupational therapists utilize many different treatment strategies when caring for the client with low vision. Oftentimes, the client is unaware of these strategies which may improve occupational performance during a valued activity. Interventions include task lighting, organizational strategies, smart apps, contrast, enlarged print, typoscopes and electronic magnification devices.


Locations(1)

MCPHS 10 Lincoln Square

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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