Clinical trial for Spatial Neglect
Official title Engaging Mobile Prism Adaptation Treatment at Home
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05595668
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will see if the game can be done safely at home and whether it reduces neglect symptoms.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have had a stroke and show spatial neglect (difficulty noticing the left side).
- What's involved
- Participants will play the Peg‑the‑Mole game each day for about two weeks, using a simple device at home or in the hospital, with occasional check‑ins and assessments.
- Time commitment
- Around two weeks of daily game sessions plus a few clinic or video visits for training and follow‑up.
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Have experienced a right hemisphere stroke (confirmed by a clinician)
- Experience mild to severe symptoms of neglect
- Be willing and able to consent to participate
- Be medically stable
- Have self-reported normal to corrected-to-normal vision
You likely can't join if
- Other existing neurological disorders (e.g., dementia, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy).
See the full eligibility criteria
- Have experienced a right hemisphere stroke (confirmed by a clinician)
- Experience mild to severe symptoms of neglect
- Be willing and able to consent to participate
- Be medically stable
- Have self-reported normal to corrected-to-normal vision
- Be able to point to targets presented on a computer screen
- Live within a two-hour radius of Halifax
- Other existing neurological disorders (e.g., dementia, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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