Ultrasound and virtual reality for vision loss after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new treatment that uses focused ultrasound and virtual reality to help restore vision in people who have lost sight in part of their visual field after a stroke. It may help improve daily vision and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a stroke (either ischemic or hemorrhagic) that happened between 6 and 24 months ago.
- You have partial or complete vision loss on one side (homonymous hemianopsia) confirmed by a doctor.
- You do not have a history of seizures, severe dementia, or significant arm or hand weakness that would prevent you from using a virtual reality headset.
- You can have an MRI and do not have any metal implants or other conditions that would make ultrasound unsafe.
- You have not had this type of vision loss before your stroke, and you do not have other eye diseases that could explain vision loss.
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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