Plain-English translation of NCT05085210 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a treatment called transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS)—a noninvasive brain stimulation technique—paired with visual training exercises to help restore vision in people who have lost part of their visual field due to stroke. The brain stimulation uses a small, battery-powered device that delivers gentle electrical currents through electrodes placed on the scalp, and it has been used safely in research for decades. Researchers want to see if this treatment can help the brain recover and improve vision in the damaged area.
Strokes that damage the visual cortex (the part of the brain that processes vision) can cause permanent blindness in part of a person's visual field, and there are currently no proven treatments to restore this lost vision. This trial is exploring whether combining brain stimulation with visual training might help the brain rewire itself and recover some of that lost sight.
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If you enroll, you will come to the hospital for 10 daily sessions over two weeks (Monday through Friday only). Each session lasts 20 to 30 minutes and involves wearing a headset with electrodes that deliver gentle brain stimulation while you perform visual training exercises on a computer. Depending on which group you're assigned to, you may receive active brain stimulation, sham (fake) stimulation, visual training alone, or a combination of both. The study includes a control group to help researchers understand whether the brain stimulation itself is helpful.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
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