Adult stroke survivors with confirmed objective evidence of stable homonymous hemianopia Ear, Nose and Throat Hemianopia
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomised via a secure (24-hour) web-based randomisation system controlled centrally by the University of Liverpool to receive either arm A visual scanning training or arm B sham
consisting of training sheet and training instructions. It is portable, self-administered, does not need expert set-up, does not require expertise to use it or support its use, and can be used at home
Sponsors
University of Liverpool
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Clinically diagnosed stroke 2. Aged 18+ years 3. Stable hemianopia 4. Able to engage in training 5. Informed/proxy consent 6. Written and informed consent obtained from the participant and agreement of the participant to comply with the requirements of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Inability to undertake treatment (e.g. severe cognition problems) 2. Unwilling to participate 3. Presence of severe visual inattention 4. Other serious concomitant medical condition (e.g. life expectancy <6 months)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual function measured using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire 25 (NEI VFQ-25) score at baseline and 26 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| At baseline and 26 weeks: 1. Daily activity measured using the Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living (NEADL) 2. Quality of life measured using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire 3. Visual impairment impact of stroke measured using the BIVI-IQ questionnaire 4. Visual field measurement (Esterman programme) 5. Visual scanning performance measured using a table-top scanning task (determining speed of detection and accuracy of detection) 6. Adverse events measured using patient records | — |
Countries
England, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales
Contacts
Public ContactLaura Wright
Outcome results
None listed