Home-based Vision Rehabilitation Guided by Brain Imaging
United States100 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
The BRIGHT (Behavioral Rehabilitation Through Image-Guided Home-based Training) study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of image-guided, home-based perceptual training at improving visual performance in individuals with visual field loss.
Using a prospective, crossover design, BRIGHT combines visual behavioral testing, neuroimaging, and a home-based intervention. It aims to 1) identify neural pathways that support training-induced visual plasticity; and 2) compare the efficacy of different types of visual training delivered in a home-based setting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. At least 18 years of age.
. Capable of providing informed consent and complying with study procedures.
. Unilateral or bilateral focal brain damage causing visual field loss.
. At least three months post-stroke or traumatic brain injury, or a stable brain tumor within the past year.
. Eligible for MRI based on standard safety screening.
Exclusion criteria
. Severe neurological or psychiatric conditions unrelated to the focal lesion that may interfere with study participation or data interpretation.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Change in high-level perceptual discrimination performance
Timeframe: Week 2-4 or Week 7-9 of the study (depending on the order)
2
Change in low-level perceptual discrimination performance
Timeframe: Week 2-4 or Week 7-9 of the study (depending on the order)