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Influence of Low Vision Assistive Technology on Mobility Among Visually Impaired Individuals
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
This study investigates the influence of low vision assistive technology (AT) on the mobility and independence of individuals with visual impairments. The research aims to explore how various low vision devices, such as electronic travel aids, magnifiers, GPS-based navigation tools, and smartphone applications, impact the ability of visually impaired individuals to move safely and confidently within different environments.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-03-17
Completion Date
2026-02-01
Last Updated
2025-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Traditional Assistive Technology
Participants in Group 1 utilize traditional, non-digital assistive devices designed to enhance mobility and spatial orientation
Digital Assistive Technology
Participants in Group 2 use modern, digital assistive technologies specifically designed to improve navigation, orientation, and real-time decision-making for visually impaired individuals
Combined Technology Users
Participants in Group 3 use a combination of traditional tools (e.g., cane, magnifiers) alongside modern digital aids (e.g., smart canes, GPS apps). This group is important to examine how integrated usage of both types of technologies
Locations (1)
LRBT Tertiary Teaching Eye Hospital (Korangi)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan