Engaging Mobile Prism Adaptation Treatment at Home

Launched by NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY · Oct 22, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for spatial neglect, a condition that can occur after a stroke, where individuals have difficulty noticing or responding to things on one side, often the left side. This can make everyday activities like eating, dressing, and moving around more challenging. The researchers are testing a game-like treatment called Peg-the-Mole, which uses a special device that patients can use at home without needing a therapist to set it up each day. The goal is to see if this treatment can help improve symptoms of neglect.

To participate in the trial, individuals must have had a stroke on the right side of the brain and have mild to severe neglect symptoms. They should also be medically stable and able to give consent to join the study. Participants will be able to use the treatment in both a hospital setting and at home. It’s important to note that the trial is currently active but not recruiting new participants. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, it’s best to consult with a healthcare provider for guidance.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Have experienced a right hemisphere stroke (confirmed by a clinician)
• • 2. Experience mild to severe symptoms of neglect
• • 3. Be willing and able to consent to participate
• • 4. Be medically stable
• • 5. Have self-reported normal to corrected-to-normal vision
• • 6. Be able to point to targets presented on a computer screen
• • 7. Live within a two-hour radius of Halifax
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Other existing neurological disorders (e.g., dementia, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy).