Re:Garde Program - Training and Maintaining Visual Perception in Older Adults (Re:Garde)
Vision, Low, Visual Impairment
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Vision, Low
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 65 years of age or older Have self-reported healthy vision or only self-reported vision issues Can have corrected vision and use glasses/contacts with the VR headset Have access to Wi-Fi if participating from home Exclusion Criteria: Vision impairments (such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, etc.) as diagnosed by a medical professional Cervical conditions, injuries, or open face wounds that would make it unsafe to use the VR headset Cannot speak or understand English
Sites / Locations
- Perley HealthRecruiting
- Krembil Research Institute, UHN
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Group A: Clinic Setting
Group B: Home Setting
Participants will complete their virtual reality (VR) visual training program by visiting a local clinic and using the head-mounted display (HMD) provided. Participants will receive initial training on using the device and software and are expected to complete their 6-weeks of visual training independently at the clinic. Additional training and FAQ materials will be available on site for participants to use as reference.
Participants will complete their virtual reality (VR) visual training program from their own homes using a head-mounted display (HMD) that is on loan for the study. Participants will receive initial training on using the device and software at the clinic and will take home the HMD to complete their 6-weeks of visual training independently from home. Additional training and FAQ materials will be given to participants to use as reference.