Can a touch screen help stroke patients see better?

NCT ID NCT04930822

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gaylord Hospital, Inc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using a touch screen device (BITS) can improve visual field awareness in people recovering from a stroke or brain injury. 37 adults in inpatient rehab were assigned to either standard pen-and-paper vision exercises or exercises on the BITS touch screen. The goal was to see if the interactive technology leads to better outcomes for vision problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) touch screen device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more engaging way to help people with vision problems after a stroke or brain injury regain some field awareness.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 37 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is compared to standard exercises, and the improvement may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic brain injury Hemianopsia nervous system disorder stroke disorder traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY NEUROLOGIC DISORDER STROKE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gaylord Hospital

Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492, United States

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