Rehabilitation for vision loss due to brain injury
Non-Invasive Multisensory Rehabilitation of Hemianopia
This study is testing a new rehabilitation program that uses both sight and sound to help people with vision loss from brain injuries improve their eyesight.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 6 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT04963075 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multisensory rehabilitation program for patients with hemianopia, a condition characterized by loss of vision in half of the visual field. Participants will engage in weekly training sessions that combine visual and auditory stimuli to promote functional recovery of vision. The study will track improvements through various visual tasks over a three-month period, providing insights into the potential for rehabilitation in individuals with visual cortex injuries. The approach focuses on creating a congruent sensory experience to enhance visual processing.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults under 85 years old with stable homonymous hemianopia and normal cognitive and auditory function.
Not a fit: Patients over 85 years old or those unable to perform visual discriminations in their intact field may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this rehabilitation program could significantly improve the quality of life for patients with hemianopia by restoring some visual function.
How similar studies have performed: While multisensory approaches have shown promise in other areas of rehabilitation, this specific application for hemianopia is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * adults (\<85) of either sex * diagnosis of a stable homonymous hemianopia (\>6 months) with absence of hemineglect * lesion encompassing at least primary visual cortex but sparing parietal cortex * normal auditory and cognitive function * willingness to participate in the three month program * ability to perform the visual discriminations in their intact field Exclusion Criteria: * adults (\>85) * normal auditory and cognitive function * unwilling to participate in the three month program * inability to perform the visual discriminations in their intact field
Where this trial is running
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Wake Forest Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Benjamin Rowland, PhD — Wake Forest Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Benjamin Rowland, PhD
- Email: browland@wakehealth.edu
- Phone: 336-716-7096
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.