Prism adaptation for right-brain stroke rehabilitation
Official title: Prism adaptation treatment (PAT) for right brain stroke rehabilitation
Funded at Northampton VA Medical Center · NIH-11248826 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A personalized approach using prism adaptation to help people with spatial neglect after a right-hemisphere stroke improve everyday functioning.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northampton VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Leeds, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX003662-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11248826 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are veterans with right-hemisphere stroke and spatial neglect who are being considered for prism adaptation treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without spatial neglect or those not planned to receive prism adaptation may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to fill a gap in cognitive rehabilitation for spatial neglect by developing an objective, biomarker-based method to identify which patients will benefit from prism adaptation treatment. Researchers will study neurobiological features, including frontal lobe damage patterns and specific neglect subtypes, to predict response to PAT. Conducted across three VA medical centers, the work focuses on translating brain imaging findings into a practical screening process for personalized SN rehabilitation. If successful, this could reduce uncertainty about PAT eligibility and tailor care to veterans recovering from right brain strokes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with spatial neglect may recover independence sooner through more personalized, targeted rehabilitation.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests PAT can aid recovery in SN, but the new biomarker-based approach aims to personalize who should receive PAT.
Where this research is happening
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Northampton VA Medical Center
Leeds, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barrett, a. M. — Northampton VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Barrett, a. M.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.