VR System for Cross-modal Rehabilitation of Hemianopia

Virtual Reality System for Cross-modal Rehabilitation of Hemianopia

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a new rehabilitation for visual hemianopia. The study team believes a cross-modal rehabilitation technique delivered by a virtual reality system can help restore the visual field for subjects with homonymous hemianopia.

The study tests a novel rehabilitation system, translated from promising cross-modal rehabilitation animal research, that is the first treatment capable of restoring the visual field for hemianopia patients. This noninvasive technique uses a virtual reality device to deliver visual and auditory stimulus. The goals of this study are to obtain proof of concept and procure rehabilitation data to support the development of this novel rehabilitation treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult volunteers diagnosed with homonymous visual hemianopia / hemianopsia (ages 18-99)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Volunteers who are unable to complete the study tasks or understand instructions
• Subjects that are not able to provide written consent or verbal assent
• Subjects who are not available to complete all rehabilitation sessions