Improving daily life independence for brain injury patients using prismatic adaptation

To Simulate Prismatic Adaptation in Healthy Subject : a Technical Innovation in Favour of Autonomy and Independence in Daily Life Following a Brain Injury

Not applicable Interventional Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT03807401

This study is testing whether using special goggles and virtual reality can help people with brain injuries pay better attention and become more independent in their daily lives.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment480 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bron)
Trial IDNCT03807401 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the use of prismatic adaptation techniques to enhance spatial attention and independence in individuals with unilateral neglect following brain injury. Participants will engage with prismatic goggles and virtual reality devices to facilitate corrective pointing movements in response to visual field displacements. The goal is to establish an effective and lasting therapy that improves the quality of life for those affected by this neuropsychological disorder. By focusing on healthy volunteers, the study aims to refine the methodology before applying it to clinical populations.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy right-handed individuals aged 18 to 70 with normal or corrected vision.

Not a fit: Patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairments, or orthopedic issues affecting the right upper limb may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the autonomy and daily functioning of patients recovering from brain injuries.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using prismatic adaptation for rehabilitation, indicating potential success for this innovative approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female
* Right-handed
* Aged 18 to 70
* Normal or corrected vision
* Signed written informed consent
* Affiliated to a health care organism.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neurological or psychiatric disorder
* Cognitive disorders
* presence of corrective eyeglasses
* Right upper limb orthopedic disorders

Where this trial is running

Bron

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Healthy VolunteersVirtual Realityprismatic adaptationmotor imagery
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