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Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss

Description

The goal of this study is to develop and pilot test a therapeutic strategy combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness practices tailored for individuals adjusting to vision loss. The study will begin with focus groups to inform the design of the intervention. Participants will complete brief surveys on their background and experiences with vision loss prior to attending a focus group, and some may be invited to a second session to provide additional feedback before preliminary testing begins. In the pilot phase, a new group of participants will participate in weekly group therapy sessions using the developed intervention and complete assessments before and after the program, including questions about vision status, demographics, and experiences with vision loss.

Conditions

Depression, AnxietyVisual ImpairmentAdjustmentAdjustment Disorder With Anxious MoodAdjustment Disorder With Depressed MoodBlindness, AcquiredBlindness and Low VisionVision Loss
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Related Conditions:

Depression, AnxietyVisual ImpairmentAdjustmentAdjustment Disorder With Anxious MoodAdjustment Disorder With Depressed MoodBlindness, AcquiredBlindness and Low VisionVision Loss

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Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this study is to develop and pilot test a therapeutic strategy combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness practices tailored for individuals adjusting to vision loss. The study will begin with focus groups to inform the design of the intervention. Participants will complete brief surveys on their background and experiences with vision loss prior to attending a focus group, and some may be invited to a second session to provide additional feedback before preliminary testing begins. In the pilot phase, a new group of participants will participate in weekly group therapy sessions using the developed intervention and complete assessments before and after the program, including questions about vision status, demographics, and experiences with vision loss.

Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss

Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss

Condition
Depression, Anxiety
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Chicago

The Chicago Lighthouse, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60608

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults who are at least 18 years old
  • * Experiencing varying degrees of vision loss (e.g. mild, moderate, severe)
  • * Willingness to participate in the focus group or pilot testing and provide feedback
  • * Individuals with severe cognitive impairment affecting participation
  • * Congenital blindness
  • * Recent or current participation in another clinical trial study or medical intervention that may interfere with study results
  • * Documented or self-reported health condition that may interfere with the outcomes of this study.
  • * Deemed unfit to participate in the study by the site investigator
  • * Unwilling and/or unable to participate or provide consent

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

The Chicago Lighthouse,

Chief Research Officer, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, The Chicago Lighthouse

Study Record Dates

2027-07-13