Functional Neuroimaging of Cortical Plasticity in the Human Visual System (NCT01062672) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Functional Neuroimaging of Cortical Plasticity in the Human Visual System
Stopped: PI left institution and no participants were enrolled
United States, Germany0Started 2009-01
Plain-language summary
The study's objective is to measure changes in human visual cortex organization that may arise as a result of injury to the visual pathways. Subjects with retinal or cortical injury will be studied and compared to appropriate controls. Functional magnetic resonance imaging methods are used to monitor cortical topography in time. The main aims of the study are to determine: 1) what are the patterns of cortical reorganization that are seen spontaneously after injury, and 2) whether rehabilitative training can promote adaptive reorganization enhancing recovery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Stable lesion of the visual pathways resulting in a visual field scotoma.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to undergo magnetic resonance imaging,
* Inability to comply with basic instructions,
* Inability to perform the behavioral tasks required,
* Patients with chronic progressive neurological or psychiatric disorders,
* Patients that are pregnant, or breast feeding.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.