Clinical trial for Stroke
Official title Virtual-reality Exercises for Alleviating Attention Deficits in Patients With Acquired Brain Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05728840
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability with an increasing incidence, especially in young adults. Among the cognitive difficulties following brain damage, deficits in attention are frequent and pervasive, affecting between 46% and 92% of stroke survivors.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Time from stroke onset \< 1 month
- Objective pathological performance on at least one standardized test or subtest on attention during standard neuropsychological evaluation
- Brain injury documented by routine neuroradiological examination (computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Able to give informed consent as documented by signature
- Age \>= 18 years old
You likely can't join if
- Epilepsy
- Inability or contraindications to undergo the investigated intervention
- Major psychiatric co-morbidity
- Major neurocognitive deficits (e.g. dementia)
- Incapacity to discriminate colors
- General cognitive state preventing to understand and perform the tasks
See the full eligibility criteria
- Time from stroke onset \< 1 month
- Objective pathological performance on at least one standardized test or subtest on attention during standard neuropsychological evaluation
- Brain injury documented by routine neuroradiological examination (computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Able to give informed consent as documented by signature
- Age \>= 18 years old
- Epilepsy
- Inability or contraindications to undergo the investigated intervention
- Major psychiatric co-morbidity
- Major neurocognitive deficits (e.g. dementia)
- Incapacity to discriminate colors
- General cognitive state preventing to understand and perform the tasks
- Decision to not be informed of incidental findings
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lausanne, Switzerland
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?
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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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lausanne, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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