Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Structured Psychosocial Counseling On Mental Health And FI Individuals With Low Vision
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interventional
28
1 country
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Brief Summary
Vision impairments affect 2.2 billion people worldwide, including 36 million who are blind and 217 million with moderate-to-severe visual impairment. In the US, age-related vision loss is a leading cause of disability among older adults.
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Mar 2025
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 20, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 29, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 6, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 20, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 20, 2026
CompletedApril 6, 2025
March 1, 2025
3 months
March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
DASS 21
The DASS-21 uses the following categories to interpret scores: Normal: 0-9 (Depression), 0-7 (Anxiety), 0-14 (Stress) Mild: 10-13 (Depression), 8-9 (Anxiety), 15-18 (Stress) Moderate: 14-20 (Depression), 10-14 (Anxiety), 19-25 (Stress) Severe: 21-27 (Depression), 15-19 (Anxiety), 26-33 (Stress) Extremely Severe: 28+ (Depression), 20+ (Anxiety), 34+ (Stress)
12 Months
LVQoL Questionare
Total Score Interpretation: * 25-50: Good quality of life * 51-75: Moderate quality of life * 76-100: Poor quality of life * 101-125: Very poor quality of life
12 Months
Study Arms (2)
Structured Psychosocial Counseling
EXPERIMENTALStandard Care
ACTIVE COMPARATORInterventions
"Group A (Experimental Group): Participants in the Experimental group will be divided into groups with the persons having visual acuity 6/60, counting fingers and light perception will receive low vision aids etc and structured psychosocial counseling tailored for individuals with low vision. Counseling will be delivered over a 12-week period, consisting of weekly 60-minute sessions conducted by trained counselors. The program will focus on the following: Coping mechanisms for depression and anxiety. Strategies to improve functional independence and daily living skills. Social integration techniques to enhance participation in community activities. Low visions aids under supervision of low vision specialist."
Group B (Control Group): The control group will continue receiving standard care, including referrals and informational support.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Individuals aged 18 to 80 years.
- Both male and female
- Individuals diagnosed with low vision, defined as a visual acuity of less than 6/18 but equal to or better than 3/60 in the better eye with best correction.
- Individuals having visual acuity 6/60, Counting fingers or light perception.
- Individuals experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety as assessed through a validated screening tool.
- Individuals reporting reduced functional independence in daily activities due to low vision.
You may not qualify if:
- Unable to provide informed consent.
- Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Existing involvement in similar counseling programs.
- Presence of medical conditions or disabilities.
- Pregnant individuals if pregnancy-related complications or responsibilities could interfere with participation in the intervention.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Dial hospital, Qadirabad road Ali pur chattah
Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 29, 2025
First Posted
April 6, 2025
Study Start
March 20, 2025
Primary Completion
June 20, 2025
Study Completion
February 20, 2026
Last Updated
April 6, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share