Using focused ultrasound and virtual reality to restore vision after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining focused ultrasound stimulation with immersive virtual reality can help restore vision in people who have lost part of their visual field due to a stroke that occurred 6 to 24 months ago.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You had a stroke caused by a blood clot or bleeding in the brain, confirmed by a CT or MRI scan, that happened at least 6 months ago but no more than 2 years ago.
- You have partial or complete loss of vision in the same side of both eyes (homonymous hemianopsia) as diagnosed by a doctor.
- You do not have severe dementia that would make it hard to follow the study procedures.
- You do not have a history of seizures.
- You do not have any metal implants, such as a pacemaker or brain clips, or other conditions that would make ultrasound unsafe.
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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