Computer tests for spatial neglect after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether two simple computer-based tasks can detect a common problem after stroke called visuospatial neglect, where the brain ignores one side of space. You will be asked to cross out stars and mark the middle of a line on a tablet, and your results will be compared with the standard paper test.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have had your first stroke (either caused by a blood clot or bleeding in the brain).
- Your stroke caused weakness on one side of your body (hemiplegia).
- Your stroke happened between 1 and 24 months ago.
- You do not have a severe visual field defect (like losing half your vision) that is not related to neglect.
- You can use a tablet and a pen with your less affected hand.
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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