Can blind people 'see' with sound? brain study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07450677
First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looks at how the brain changes when visual information is converted into patterns of sound or touch. About 200 blind and sighted participants will use special devices for 5 weeks and have brain scans to see how they learn and process these new signals. The goal is to understand brain adaptation, not to treat or cure blindness.
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Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States
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LUCAS Center for Imaging
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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