Virtual Reality for Neglect Diagnostics

Virtual Reality for Neglect Diagnostics

Compared to the classical "paper and pencil"-tests, testing patients in our virtual reality setup might have a higher sensitivity and specificity.

Inclusion Criteria for neglect patients:

• age ≥18 and <80 years
• first stroke
• neglect symptoms
• no hemianopsia symptoms
• consent given by the patient

Inclusion Criteria for hemianopsia patients:

• age ≥18 and <80 years
• first stroke
• no neglect symptoms
• hemianopsia symptoms
• consent given by the patient

Inclusion Criteria for Controls:

• age ≥18 and <80 years
• no neurological deficits
• informed consent

Exclusion Criteria (for all groups):

• language comprehension deficits
• motor deficits of the upper extremities
• cognitive impairments (MMSE <20 or SKT >15 or DEMTEC >12)
• depression
• seizure disorders
• claustrophobia