Pilot RCT of Computer-based Eye Movement Training

NCT07752563 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: HLS/LS/25/032TCS/24/40
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to learn whether NeuroEyeCoach, a computer-based eye movement training programme, can help stroke survivors with visual field loss. The study will also assess whether a larger clinical trial is feasible. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Can stroke survivors be successfully recruited, randomised and followed up in a larger trial?
• Is NeuroEyeCoach acceptable and practical to use?
• Is there early evidence that NeuroEyeCoach improves vision-related functioning and wellbeing? Researchers will compare NeuroEyeCoach plus usual care with usual care alone. Participants will:
• Be randomly assigned to receive NeuroEyeCoach plus usual care or usual care alone
• Complete six weeks of training if allocated to NeuroEyeCoach
• Complete questionnaires and tests of vision, daily activities, quality of life, confidence and wellbeing
• Take part in follow-up assessments over six months This pilot trial will include 60 stroke survivors living with visual field loss after stroke. Findings will be used to inform the design of a larger study.

Conditions

Stroke

Keywords

visual field loss; rehabilitation; pilot RCT; process evaluation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Recruitment rate

  Rate of recruitment to the trial

  through study completion, estimated at 15 months

Secondary Outcomes (13)

• Retention Rate

  through study completion, estimated at 15 months

• Screening and eligibility rate

  Active screening period

• Outcome measure completion rate

  over data collection period

• intervention adherence

  6 weeks

• Adverse events

  up to 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Eye movement training + usual care

EXPERIMENTAL

Usual post-stroke care, plus eye movement training (VISIOcoach)

Device: NeuroEyeCoach eye movement training; Other: Usual Care

usual care

OTHER

Usual post-stroke care

Other: Usual Care

Interventions

NeuroEyeCoach eye movement training DEVICE

computer based eye movement training for visual field loss in stroke

Eye movement training + usual care

Usual Care OTHER

Usual post-stroke care

Eye movement training + usual care; usual care

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• adult (\>18 years)
• stroke survivor
• stroke-related homonymous VFL (minimum quadrantanopia)
• sufficient language, cognitive, and upper limb ability to participate in trial activities.

You may not qualify if:

• pre-existing (ie pre-stroke) registration as sight impaired (partially sighted) or severely sight impaired (blind)
• history of seizure disorders, especially those of a photosensitive nature

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Glasgow Caledonian University: lead
• National Health Service, United Kingdom: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Christine Hazelton, PhD

CONTACT

0141 331 8181; christine.hazelton@gcu.ac.uk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 3, 2025
• First Posted: August 7, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): October 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 31, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 31, 2027
• Last Updated: August 7, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08