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Behavioural Intervention

Group 2 (PowerPoint program) for Visual Impairment

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Research Sponsored by University of Alberta

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

All patients 18 years of age or older with a homonymous hemianopsia or quadrantopsia, who can provide informed consent, and communicate in English.

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

"This trial will investigate if showing PowerPoint images to patients with hemianopsia (visual field loss) after a stroke or brain injury can help improve their visual field."

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who have lost part of their field of vision, known as hemianopsia, due to a stroke or brain injury. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing whether using a PowerPoint program to stimulate the visual field can help improve vision in patients with hemianopsia after a stroke or brain injury.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves non-invasive visual stimulation through PowerPoint slides, no significant side effects are expected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 or older, have partial vision loss, can consent, and speak English.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Visual Field Index on Humphrey perimetry

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Group 1 (online news)Active Control1 Intervention

Group 1 with an odd number year of birth will be asked to view 15 minutes of online news three days per week for 2 months. LIVE: Canadian News | Weather & Traffic - Latest Sports | Breaking News (globalnews.ca)

Group II: Group 2 (PowerPoint program)Active Control1 Intervention

Group 2 with an even number year of birth will be asked to view the 15-minute PowerPoint program three days per week for 2 months.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of AlbertaLead Sponsor

889 Previous Clinical Trials

385,094 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the number of individuals currently undergoing treatment within this medical study?

"Yes, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research study is currently seeking eligible participants. The trial was first listed on January 25th, 2024 and most recently revised on January 26th, 2024. Recruitment aims to enroll a total of 40 individuals at one designated site."

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Are individuals currently able to apply and participate in this ongoing clinical trial?

"Indeed, details on clinicaltrials.gov indicate that this investigation is presently in pursuit of suitable participants. The trial was initially disclosed on January 25th, 2024 and underwent the most recent revision on January 26th, 2024. In total, the study aims to enlist 40 patients from a single designated site."

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Who else is applying?

What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?

Did not meet criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I’ve had regular orthoptist sessions as a means of compensating for reduced visual field including exercises to encourage neuroplasticity. Complementary approaches would be appreciated, especially if they can be conducted from abroad (France). I am English.

PatientReceived no prior treatments

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Hemianopsia Rehabilitation After Stroke or Brain Injury

2024. "Hemianopsia Rehabilitation After Stroke or Brain Injury". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06241209.