Ultrasound and VR combo aims to bring back lost sight after stroke
NCT ID NCT06875206
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests a new way to improve vision loss caused by a stroke. It combines low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUS) with virtual reality therapy to stimulate the brain's vision areas. The study will enroll 28 adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago and now have partial or complete vision loss in half of their visual field. Participants will receive brain scans and undergo 1.5 months of treatment to see if their vision and quality of life improve.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 28 people
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- Expected to start
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Nov 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years old of any gender and race * Clinical ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic (confirmed by CT or MRI) that occurred \>= 6-24 months ago * Partial or complete homonymous hemianopsia on clinical exam Exclusion Criteria: * Documented history of severe dementia with or without medication before stroke that affect subject's ability to participate in and be compliant to study protocol * Significant upper motor deficits and the subject cannot do IVR sessions at the baseline * History of seizures * Inability to get a new MRI * Presence of any ultrasonic stimulation risk factors: an electrically, magnetically, or mechanically activated metal or nonmetal implant including cardiac pacemaker, intracerebral vascular clips, or any other electrically sensitive support system; non-fixed metal in any part of the body; pregnancy (the effect of ultrasonic stimulation on the fetus is unknown); preexisting scalp lesion or wound or bone defect or hemicraniectomy. * Patients will be excluded if they have a previous diagnosis of hemianopsia, a new diagnosis of central retinal ischemic injury, or visual blindness or a history of any other ocular disease. * Concerns about the inability to complete study visits/procedures by the PI.
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Locations
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Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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