NCT06914076

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Structured Psychosocial Counseling On Mental Health And FI Individuals With Low Vision

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Structured Psychosocial Counseling On Mental Health And Functional Independence In Individuals With Low Vision

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

With increasing longevity, global blindness rates are expected to triple, and moderate-to-severe vision impairment rates to double in 30 years. The study aims to assess the effects of structured psychosocial counseling on mental health (depression, anxiety) and functional independence in individuals with low vision. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate the overall impact on quality of life (QoL) following the counseling intervention. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Superior University Lahore.

Conditions

• Low Vision

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Structured Psychosocial Counseling	"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."
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Standard Care	Group B (Control Group): The control group will continue receiving standard care, including referrals and informational support.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-20
• Primary completion: 2025-06-20
• Completion: 2026-02-20
• First posted: 2025-04-06
• Last updated: 2025-04-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan