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Stroke, Ischemic Clinical Trial in Rochester, NY

Access cutting-edge stroke, ischemic treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Rochester. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Rochester

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Rochester

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  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

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  • Expert Medical Care

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  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Rochester site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Stroke, Ischemic Study in Rochester

The purpose of this research is to better understand the impact of cortically-induced blindness (CB) and the compensatory strategies subjects with this condition may develop on naturalistic behaviors, specifically, driving. Using a novel Virtual Reality (VR) program, the researchers will gather data on steering behavior in a variety of simulated naturalistic environments. Through the combined use of computer vision, deep learning, and gaze-contingent manipulations of the visual field, this work will test the central hypothesis that changes to visually guided steering behaviors in CB are a consequence of changes to the visual sampling and processing of task-related motion information (i.e., optic flow).

Sponsor: University of Rochester

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Residents of the United States or Canada
Presence of one-sided stroke or stroke-like damage to primary visual cortex or its immediate afferent white matter sustained within the specified age range of 21 - 75 years (verified by MRI and/or CT scans)
Reliable visual field defects in both eyes (homonymous defects) as measured by Humphrey or equivalent perimetry.
Willing, able, and competent to provide their own informed consent
Cognitively able, responsible to understand written and oral instructions in English
Emmetropic or else wear corrective contact lenses inside the virtual reality headset

Exclusion Criteria

Those who have never driven or earned a drivers' license
Past or present ocular disease interfering with visual acuity
Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) worse than 20/40 in either eye
Sustained damage to the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus
Presence of diffuse, whole-brain degenerative processes
Presence of brain damage deemed by study staff to potentially interfere with outcome measures
History of traumatic brain injury
Documented history of drug/alcohol abuse
Diagnosis of cognitive or seizure disorders
Diagnosis of one-sided attentional neglect Control Group: Inclusion Criteria:
Normal or corrected-to-normal vision, who are between the ages of 21 and 75 years of age, roughly matched to the age of CB subjects enrolled above
Competent and responsible, as determined by the Principal Investigator
Willing, able, and competent to provide their own informed consent
Normal cognitive abilities, be able to understand written and oral instructions in English
Emmetropic or else wear corrective contact lenses inside the virtual reality headset Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects who have never driven or earned a drivers' license
BCVA worse than 20/40 in either eye
Presence of vision loss from ocular diseases or disorders
Presence of a visual field defect
Inability to wear corrective contact lenses inside the virtual reality helmet if required to see clearly
Subjects with a history of neurological disorders
Subjects with a history of TBI
Persons who lack the competence or are otherwise unable to perform the visual testing as directed.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Rochester?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06047717) has an active research site in Rochester, NY that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Stroke, Ischemic Treatment Options in Rochester, NY

If you're searching for stroke, ischemic treatment options in Rochester, NY, this clinical trial (NCT06047717) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Rochester research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced stroke, ischemic specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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