Virtual Assistance for Daily Living: Neurophysiological and Functional Effects in Low Vision
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Conditions studied: Visual Impairment
In brief
This study aims to investigate how visual impairment affects neurophysiological and biomechanical responses during real-world navigation and daily activities, with a focus on the rehabilitative feasibility and impact of assistive technologies. These technologies include applications and wearable devices designed to support various aspects of daily living for individuals with visual impairment. The VIS4ION platform (Visually Impaired Smart Service System for Spatial Intelligence \& On-board Navigation), a wearable system providing tactile and auditory feedback, is one component of this broader study. VIS4ION is designed to enhance environmental awareness and reduce cognitive load during mobility tasks for the visually impaired.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07442461
- Run by
- NYU Langone Health
- People needed
- 150
- Starts
- 2026-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2028-12-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- People with Visual Impairment:
- Age between 18 and 80 years.
- Diagnosis of visual impairment (any level, any etiology).
- Current use of a primary mobility assistive device (e.g., white cane or guide dog).
- Ability to travel independently (without assistance from another person).
- Capacity to provide informed consent.
- Willingness to complete all study-related assessments and procedures
- Healthy Controls:
- Age between 18 and 80 years.
- No self-reported visual impairment or use of mobility assistive devices.
- Capacity to provide informed consent.
- Willingness to complete all study-related assessments and procedures.
You may not qualify if…
- Significant cognitive dysfunction (score <24 on Folsteins' Mini Mental Status Examination)
- Previous neurological illness, complicated medical condition (inclusive of comorbid cognitive impairment)
- Significant mobility restrictions; people using walkers and wheelchairs
- Pregnancy
- Profound auditory impairments (i.e., cannot understand human speech)
- Somatosensory impairments to the trunk or torso that precludes use of the haptic interfaces
- Significant depression (score > 11 on the Geriatric Depression scale)
Where it is running
- NYU Langone Health — New York, New York, United States
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