Stroke vision loss: brain training shows promise in new study
NCT ID NCT04798924
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at how the brain's visual system changes in the year after a stroke that damages the vision center. Researchers will measure vision and brain structure over time, and give participants a home-based computer training program that asks them to detect moving dots. The goal is to understand if and when the brain can adapt, and whether training can help restore lost vision.
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
computer-based visual training software
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective home-based training programs to improve vision after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with no control group, so it cannot prove the training works. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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