Effectiveness of an Interactive Screen in the Rehabilitation of Neglect in Adults With Subacute Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Argentina.
Enrolling by invitation · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Stroke, Neglect, Hemispatial
In brief
Hemispatial neglect is one of the most frequent and disabling sequelae after a stroke, particularly following right-hemisphere lesions. Its prevalence ranges from 25% to 80% and is associated with poorer functional outcomes, increased risk of falls, prolonged hospital stays, and lower rates of discharge to home. In response to these challenges, rehabilitation technologies have emerged as promising tools, especially during the subacute phase of stroke, a critical period for neuroplasticity. The MYRO® device-an adjustable interactive screen that enables intensive, task-oriented training-has shown benefits in promoting visual scanning, midline crossing, and sensorimotor integration through personalized exercises with constant feedback. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MYRO® combined with conventional occupational therapy in patients with left hemispatial neglect secondary to subacute stroke. A randomized clinical trial will be conducted with 30 participants assigned to two groups: conventional occupational therapy (OT-C) and occupational therapy plus rehabilitation technology using MYRO® (OT-M). Both groups will receive interventions for four weeks, with assessments at baseline, at the end of the protocol, and at a six-week follow-up. Outcome measures will include the NIHSS, FIM, Catherine Bergego Scale, Cancelation Bells Test, and Line Bisection Test. It is expected that the use of MYRO® will enhance visuospatial attention toward the left hemifield and accelerate functional recovery compared with conventional treatment alone. The results could provide relevant evidence supporting the integration of interactive technology into neurofunctional rehabilitation within the Argentine context.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07475611
- Run by
- Fundación para la Lucha contra las Enfermedades Neurológicas de la Infancia
- People needed
- 12
- Starts
- 2025-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-16
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 88. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Right-sided stroke. Ischemic or hemorrhagic.
- Currently in the subacute phase of recovery from the event (1 week to <6 months post-stroke).
- Presence of left hemineglect as determined by the Catherine Bergego Scale and/or Cancel Bells Test and/or Line Bisection Test.
- Age 18 to 88 years.
- Native Spanish speaker.
You may not qualify if…
- Bilateral stroke. Previous strokes.
- Medically unstable condition.
- Previous visual impairments that prevent interaction with the device screen.
- Presence of severe left homonymous hemianopsia. Determined by the total absence of vision in the entire left visual field, evaluated by confrontation visual field testing during the neurological physical examination.
- Severe aphasia that prevents the comprehension of simple instructions that guarantee the completion of the task, determined by an NIHSS scale with a score of 3 points on the aphasia subitem.
- Severe attentional and executive function deficits that prevent the comprehension of simple instructions, determined by the Catherine Bergego Scale and/or Cancel Bells Test and/or Line Bisection Test.
Where it is running
- FLENI — Buenos Aires, Escobar, Argentina
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