This study examines how prevalent spatial neglect is after a traumatic brain injury and how it may affect their daily lives. People with spatial neglect often pay much more attention to one side of the body while ignoring the other side even though they have no difficulty seeing.
1-2 visits at home each month for 6 months. Baseline visit, 3 month visit, and 6 month visit are about 4 hours and the remaining visits are 1-2 hours.
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18-90 years of age
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Moderate to severe TBI less than 3 months ago
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No history of other nervous system disorder (parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
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Able to read and speak English fluently
Participants who complete the study may receive $230 for their time.
R-1264-24