Exercise for Vision Impairment
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will determine whether blood biomarker changes predict sight-saving benefits of exercise.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is exercise safe for people with vision impairment?
How does the treatment of aerobic and balance exercise for vision impairment differ from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it uses aerobic and balance exercises to potentially improve vision impairment, which is not a standard approach for this condition. While typically used to enhance cognitive function and physical fitness in conditions like traumatic brain injury and mild cognitive impairment, its application for vision impairment is novel and may offer benefits through improved blood flow and overall physical health.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jeffrey H. Boatright, PhD
Principal Investigator
Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 18 to 89 who are mostly inactive, doing less than 120 minutes of aerobic exercise per week over the last three months. Participants should not have dementia (with an MMSE score of at least 24) and cannot join if they have severe diabetes requiring insulin or cognitive-executive function deficits (MoCA score below 26).Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo a 12-week aerobic exercise regimen to assess visual outcomes and serum biomarkers
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Aerobic exercise
- Balance exercise
Aerobic exercise is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor