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Immersive Virtual REality for Treatment of Unilateral Spatial NEglect Via Eye-tracking Biofeedback

Italy40 participantsStarted 2023-11-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a treatment using virtual reality on the recovery of unilateral spatial neglect. The investigators hypothesize that the experimental group underwent to a protocol of active exercises within the virtual environment will show an improvement in the exploratory functions of the left hemispace, investigated with specific scales and clinical tests.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ischaemic or hemorrhagic lesion in one hemisphere only (right or left hemiplegia/hemiparesis) * Presence of unilateral spatial neglect confirmed by neuropsychological examination * Mini Mental State Examination \> 23 * The patient must be able to maintain a sitting position and rotate his head * Onset acute event no later than 180 days from the date of enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple or bilateral lesions * Presence of visual difficulties * Right neglect with associated aphasic deficit (in comprehension) * Mini Mental State Examination \< 23 * Presence of degenerative pathologies, tumors, or other comorbid pathologies * Epilepsy

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Changes in the Behavioural Inattention Test

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks from baseline, 8 weeks from baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06264713

SponsorI.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-01

Contact for this trial

Valeria Verna, MSc

0651501907 v.verna@hsantalucia.it

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