Testing touch aids for people who are blind
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests how well touch-based aids help people who are blind or visually impaired understand math plots. The goal is to see if these tools work better for everyday use.
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Who can take part
- You have been blind or visually impaired for more than 10 years, since birth or later in life.
- You regularly use tactile aids (tools that help you read with touch).
- You understand basic math graphs, like what you learned in high school geometry.
- You do not have amputations or hand conditions that affect how you use your hands.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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