Virtual reality training to help stroke survivors with attention problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses virtual reality (VR) to help people who have had a stroke and have trouble paying attention to one side of space (called neglect). It aims to see if VR training can improve attention and daily living skills.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have had a stroke that affected one side of your brain
- You are able to give your own consent to participate
- You do not have severe mental health conditions (e.g., psychosis) or a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's
- You do not have severe problems understanding written language
- You do not have medical implants like a pacemaker or cochlear implant, and you do not have a history of seizures
- Your vision is good enough (with glasses) to see clearly on a screen or virtual reality headset
- For the main group: you show signs of spatial neglect (trouble paying attention to one side)
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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