New Eye-Training game may help stroke survivors see better
NCT ID NCT01730560
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a computer-based training for people who lost part of their vision after a stroke or brain injury. The training used a moving target to help patients automatically look into their blind area. 22 adults with hemianopia (blindness in half the visual field) completed the training. The goal was to see if this automatic approach could improve visual search and reading more than traditional methods.
What this could mean
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Active substance
computer-based visual training task
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, easier way to improve vision-related daily activities like reading and finding objects.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply widely. The training may not lead to meaningful real-world improvements.
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Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation,Hôpital Henry Gabrielle
Saint-Genis-Laval, 69235, France