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Navigation System for Vision Impairment (SLAM Trial)
SLAM Trial Summary
This trial will test a new way to help people with retinal prosthetics better navigate their environment.
SLAM Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSLAM Trial Timeline
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- I can follow instructions and communicate my thoughts clearly.I am willing to undergo testing for 4-6 hours a day over 3-5 days.I do not speak English.You can see clearly with glasses or contacts, at least as well as someone with 20/40 vision.I am at least 18 years old.I can walk by myself without help.You speak English.I cannot or will not go to the testing facility for 3 days within a week.I understand the study information and can give my consent in writing.I am willing to undergo tests related to my senses and perception for up to 4-6 hours a day over 3-5 days.I can follow instructions and communicate my thoughts clearly.I am at least 18 years old.I understand the study information and can give my written consent.You have good eyesight with or without glasses.
- Group 1: Navigation system for users of a visual prosthesis
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Are there any open enrollment opportunities for this medical trial?
"Indeed, the information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is actively enrolling volunteers. The study was initially posted in March 2021 and has been updated as recently as June 2022. Currently, 35 participants need to be signed up from 2 different medical centers."
How many participants have been incorporated into this research project?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov records that this medical trial, which launched on March 16th 2021, is currently enrolling patients. There are a total of 35 individuals required from 2 distinct clinical sites."
May I be included in this trial based on my qualifications?
"This clinical trial seeks 35 individuals, aged 18 and 100, with a visually prosthetic implant. Necessary criteria include the ability to converse in English; being an adult of 25 years or older; having adequate cognitive capability to comprehend study information and provide written consent; possessing visual acuity at least 20/40 (after correction); enduring up to 6 hours per day of psychophysics testing across 3-5 consecutive days; mobility without aid; as well as Argus II surgeon clearance for programming post eye surgery healing."
Does this trial allow for geriatric patients to participate?
"This medical study is looking for individuals between 18 and 100 years old. There are 30 trials that cater to the younger demographic, while 78 studies focus on patients past their senior years."
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