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

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion 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

Exclusion Criteria:

* 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

About the study

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, participants will attend 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.

What is being tested

• Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Mindfulness Group Intervention for Adjustment to Vision Loss (behavioral)

Sponsor: The Chicago Lighthouse · Participants: 45 · Started: Jul 14, 2025

Contact the study team

• Senior Research Associate · Phone: (312) 447-3254

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07073521

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Vision Impairment and Blindness
• Blindness
• Low Vision

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.