Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Development of an ICT Platform-Awareness System for the Support of Low Vision
Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Summary
Low Vision (LV) has a detrimental impact on Quality of Life (QoL) of affected individual's and is considered a major healthcare problem according to World Health Organization. The primary objective of this study is the development of an integrated ICT platform-awareness system for the assistance of individuals with LV for the evaluation of visual ability. It is of high importance to develop and apply appropriate strategies aiming at the improvement of daily living and access to healthcare services of patients with LV. Secondary objectives are the evaluation of a suite of supportive mobile applications (magnification, reading, etc)'' for individuals with LV in order to improve their ability to perform daily activities and the development of a new questionnaire to assess the functionality and quality of life of individuals with LV.Investigators will conduct an effectiveness study to determine if the features of LIFE4LV platform provide low vision patients and their physicians with appropriate benefits.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2018-09-01
Completion Date
2025-06-30
Last Updated
2024-08-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Low Vision
* The application of a questionnaire evaluating the functionality and quality of life and records several of the daily life of Greek LV patients. * The evaluation of the basic parameters of visual function included in the LIFE4LV platform in order to evaluate the effectiveness of this platform in correlation with the routine ophthalmologic exams. * The evaluation of existing digital supportive tools for LV and record of the patient's feedback
Locations (1)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece