Eye exercises may improve reading after stroke vision loss

NCT ID NCT06638619

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether eye movement training can help people who lost part of their vision after a stroke. Twenty participants will either use an eye-tracking machine in the clinic or do reading exercises at home. Researchers will measure changes in eye movements and reading ability to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

saccadic training and biofeedback fixation training

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a practical, non-invasive way to improve reading and daily function for people with vision loss after a stroke.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The training may not lead to meaningful real-world improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hemianopsia stroke disorder

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

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