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Testing a virtual reality home program to help vision after a childhood brain tumor

Original title: Effectiveness of a Visual Telerehabilitation Program on Visual Perception in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Hemianopsia Consecutive to a Brain Tumour

How far along is this research?

This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.

This study has no phase listed, so it is still an early test in people.

Status: Not yet recruiting. It has not opened yet. Ask your care team to watch for it if it looks like a fit.

The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.

The short version

This study is testing whether sights and sounds in virtual reality can help young people see better after a brain tumor.

Who this trial is for. This trial is for children, teens, and young adults who lost part of their vision after a brain tumor in childhood. It tests a program that uses sights and sounds in virtual reality, done from a distance, to see if it helps them see better.

Where it stands. The trial is checking whether the program helps with how well people see and notice things around them. It has not reported any results yet.

What this means, and what it doesn't

What it could mean: People with this kind of vision loss can lose up to 50% of what they can see. That can make it hard to get around and do daily tasks on their own. If this sounds like your child or you, you could ask your care team about this study.

What it doesn't mean: A trial is a test. It is not a proven treatment. Taking part does not mean your vision will get better. This is not a cure, and it does not promise that lost vision will come back.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 16, 2026 · Read the original

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