Pilot RCT of Computer-based Eye Movement Training

ConditionStroke
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorGlasgow Caledonian University

About this trial

The goal of this study is to learn whether NeuroEyeCoach, a computer-based eye movement training programme, can help stroke survivors with visual field loss. The study will also assess whether a larger clinical trial is feasible. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Can stroke survivors be successfully recruited, randomised and followed up in a larger trial? * Is NeuroEyeCoach acceptable and practical to use? * Is there early evidence that NeuroEyeCoach improves vision-related functioning and wellbeing? Researchers will compare NeuroEyeCoach plus usual care with usual care alone.

Participants will:

* Be randomly assigned to receive NeuroEyeCoach plus usual care or usual care alone * Complete six weeks of training if allocated to NeuroEyeCoach * Complete questionnaires and tests of vision, daily activities, quality of life, confidence and wellbeing * Take part in follow-up assessments over six months This pilot trial will include 60 stroke survivors living with visual field loss after stroke. Findings will be used to inform the design of a larger study.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

adult (>18 years)

stroke survivor

stroke-related homonymous VFL (minimum quadrantanopia)

sufficient language, cognitive, and upper limb ability to participate in trial activities.

Disqualifiers

pre-existing (ie pre-stroke) registration as sight impaired (partially sighted) or severely sight impaired (blind)

• history of seizure disorders, especially those of a photosensitive nature

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • NeuroEyeCoach eye movement training
  • Usual Care

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators

Glasgow Caledonian University

Lead sponsor

National Health Service, United Kingdom

Collaborator