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Prism Adaptation Therapy (PAT) for Right Brain Stroke Rehabilitation

Try Prism Adaptation Therapy for recovery after a right brain stroke.

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Prism Adaptation Therapy (PAT) for Right Brain Stroke Rehabilitation aims to help Veterans with spatial neglect after a right brain stroke. Spatial neglect is when a person struggles to see or respond to things on their left side, making daily tasks like dressing or eating difficult. PAT is a treatment that involves 10 days of special training using glasses with prisms. The goal of this study is to develop a brain scan test to find the best candidates for PAT, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.

The study involves 180 Veterans, with 120 having spatial neglect. The researchers will use brain scans to find patterns that predict who will benefit most from PAT. They will also check if these patterns match improvements in daily life after the therapy.

  • The study takes place at three VA medical centers.
  • Participants must be 1-4 months post-stroke and able to see and point to objects.
  • People with other major brain disorders or poor vision are not eligible.
Study details
    Spatial Neglect After Right Brain Stroke

NCT05983185

VA Office of Research and Development

15 March 2025

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