Understanding how brain function affects motion perception in children with visual impairment
Neurophysiological Correlates of Visual Motion Processing in Cerebral Visual Impairment
['FUNDING_R01'] · MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY · NIH-10892975
This study is looking at how kids and teens with cerebral visual impairment (CVI) see and understand moving things, especially in busy places, to help us learn more about their visual challenges and find better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10892975 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how children and adolescents with cerebral visual impairment (CVI) process visual motion, particularly in complex environments. By combining behavioral testing with advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study aims to uncover the neurophysiological basis of motion perception deficits linked to early brain damage. The goal is to better understand these visual challenges to improve diagnosis and support for affected individuals. Participants will undergo assessments that reveal how their brain networks function during motion tasks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents diagnosed with cerebral visual impairment, particularly those with a history of periventricular leukomalacia.
Not a fit: Patients without visual impairment or those with purely ocular abnormalities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic methods and targeted interventions for children with visual impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding visual processing deficits in similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MERABET, LOTFI — MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY
- Study coordinator: MERABET, LOTFI
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.
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