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StrokeNCT07538076

Validation of Web-Based Star Cancellation and Line Bisection Tests in Hemiplegic Stroke

An observational study of Stroke and Spatial Neglect, run by Istanbul Medeniyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the clinical usability and diagnostic performance of newly developed web-based Star Cancellation and Line Bisection tests in assessing visuospatial neglect in hemiplegic stroke patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Web-Based Star Cancellation Test and Web-Based Line Bisection Test
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
How many people
105 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Apr 2026to 1 Dec 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: The study population consists of adult patients with hemiplegic stroke who are admitted to our physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic, as well as age- and sex-matched healthy control individuals without a history of neurological disease.

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18 to 80 years
  • First-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
  • Hemiplegia secondary to stroke
  • Stroke in the subacute or chronic phase, defined as 1 to 24 months after stroke onset
  • Ability to provide written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • History of neurological or severe psychiatric disease before stroke that could significantly affect cognitive function or attention, such as brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, vasculitis, multiple sclerosis, or schizophrenia
  • Severe visual field defect not attributable to visuospatial neglect, such as isolated homonymous hemianopia
  • Severe upper extremity motor impairment or apraxia preventing interaction with the tablet or stylus pen
  • Inability to understand test instructions, cooperate with the assessment, or complete the evaluation process

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Melisa Zengin, MD contact

+905414005688

melisazngn@gmail.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Prof Dr Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital

    Istanbul, Kadikoy, 34722

    Melisa Zengin, MD, +905414005688, melisazngn@gmail.com

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Development and Validity of Web Based Star Cancellation Test and Line Bisection Test in the Assessment of Visuospatial Neglect in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the clinical usability and diagnostic performance of newly developed web-based Star Cancellation and Line Bisection tests in assessing visuospatial neglect in hemiplegic stroke patients. It will also compare these digital tests with conventional paper-and-pencil assessments.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

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Can the web-based Star Cancellation and Line Bisection tests accurately distinguish between stroke patients with and without visuospatial neglect? Do digital test parameters (such as completion time, search speed, and search patterns) provide additional clinical information beyond conventional test scores? Researchers will compare the results of the web-based tests with standard paper-and-pencil tests to evaluate their diagnostic accuracy and clinical validity.

Participants will:

Complete conventional paper-and-pencil Star Cancellation and Line Bisection tests Perform web-based (digital) versions of the same tests using a tablet and stylus Undergo routine clinical and cognitive assessments as part of standard care Provide demographic and clinical information

Read the detailed description

This study is designed as a cross-sectional, comparative, diagnostic accuracy and methodological validation study to evaluate newly developed web-based (browser-based) Star Cancellation Test (SCT) and Line Bisection Test (LBT) for the assessment of visuospatial neglect in hemiplegic stroke patients.

Visuospatial neglect is a common neuropsychological condition following stroke, particularly after right hemisphere lesions, and is associated with significant functional impairment. In clinical practice, neglect is typically assessed using paper-and-pencil tests such as cancellation tasks and line bisection tests. While these methods are widely used, they rely on manual scoring and provide limited information about the underlying search process and performance dynamics.

The digital tests developed in this study are designed to preserve the core structure and spatial characteristics of conventional assessments while enabling automated scoring and recording of additional performance metrics. These include process-based parameters such as completion time, search speed, search path characteristics, and ineffective or off-target responses. The system operates on a web-based platform without requiring software installation and is accessible through standard consumer devices, aiming to improve standardization, accessibility, and scalability in clinical settings.

Participants will be recruited from patients admitted to a physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic and will be classified into three groups based on independent clinical assessment: (1) stroke patients with visuospatial neglect, (2) stroke patients without visuospatial neglect, and (3) age- and sex-matched healthy controls without neurological disease. The presence of visuospatial neglect will be determined using routine clinical reference standards, including established paper-and-pencil neuropsychological tests and behavioral assessment scales. Digital test results will not be used in diagnostic classification to avoid incorporation bias.

All participants will complete both conventional paper-and-pencil and web-based versions of the Star Cancellation Test and Line Bisection Test under standardized conditions in a quiet clinical environment. To minimize potential order effects such as fatigue or learning, the sequence of test administration will be counterbalanced across participants. Digital assessments will be performed using a tablet device and stylus pen to ensure consistency in motor and spatial interaction.

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the digital tests in distinguishing between patients with and without visuospatial neglect. Secondary objectives include examining the additional clinical value of process-based digital metrics and assessing the agreement between conventional and digital test outcomes.

Statistical analyses will be conducted to assess diagnostic accuracy using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, including estimation of area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity. Multivariate modeling approaches may be applied to explore the contribution of multiple digital parameters to diagnostic classification. Descriptive and correlational analyses will be used to evaluate relationships between digital performance measures and clinical variables.

Data will be collected and stored in a secure and anonymized format. Automated data capture within the digital platform will reduce manual entry errors and improve data completeness. All analyses will be performed using standard statistical software.

This study aims to provide a clinically applicable, accessible, and standardized digital alternative to conventional visuospatial neglect assessment methods, while also contributing novel process-based performance measures to the field.

Being tested
Web-Based Star Cancellation Test, Web-Based Line Bisection Test
Keywords
Visuospatial Neglect, Spatial Neglect, Stroke Rehabilitation, Digital Assessment, Web-Based Assessment, Star Cancellation Test, Line Bisection Test, Neuropsychological Testing
Medical subject headings
Stroke

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Web-Based Star Cancellation TestDiagnostic test

    Also called Digital Star Cancellation Test, Star Cancellation Test

    The intervention consists of a web-based Star Cancellation Test developed by the study investigators for the assessment of visuospatial neglect. This test is implemented as a browser-based application that can be accessed on standard devices without requiring software installation and is administered using a tablet and stylus pen to ensure consistent interaction.

    The digital Star Cancellation Test is based on the conventional paper-and-pencil version and includes both target and distractor stimuli. In addition to standard scoring, it automatically records performance measures such as the number of omitted targets, laterality index, completion time, search speed, and search path characteristics.

  • Web-Based Line Bisection TestDiagnostic test

    Also called Line Bisection Test, Digital Line Bisection Test

    The intervention consists of a web-based Line Bisection Test developed by the study investigators for the assessment of visuospatial neglect. This test is implemented as a browser-based application that can be accessed on standard devices without requiring software installation and is administered using a tablet and stylus pen to ensure consistent interaction.

    The digital Line Bisection Test follows the conventional paradigm in which participants are asked to mark the midpoint of horizontal lines. In the digital version, line positions vary across trials, and deviation from the true midpoint is calculated automatically, along with measures of variability.

Study groups in NCT07538076
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Stroke patients with visuospatial neglectThe diagnosis of visuospatial neglect will be established using standard paper-and-pencil neuropsychological assessments routinely applied in clinical practice, including the Star Cancellation Test, Line Cancellation Test, Line Bisection Test, Letter Cancellation Test, figure copying tasks, and clock drawing test, along with the Catherine Bergego Scale. To classify a participant as having visuospatial neglect, pathological findings must be present in at least two of these assessments, with at least one being a performance-based paper-and-pencil test. These assessments are part of routine clinical evaluation in stroke patients.Digital test results will not be used for diagnostic classification.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Web-Based Star Cancellation Test; Diagnostic Test: Web-Based Line Bisection Test
Stroke patients without visuospatial neglectNot described
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Web-Based Star Cancellation Test; Diagnostic Test: Web-Based Line Bisection Test
Control GroupAge- and sex-matched healthy control individuals without a history of neurological disease
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Web-Based Star Cancellation Test; Diagnostic Test: Web-Based Line Bisection Test

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Laterality Index of the Digital Star Cancellation Test

    The laterality index is calculated as the proportion of targets identified on the left side relative to the total number of identified targets. It is used to assess spatial bias and distinguish between participants with and without visuospatial neglect.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

  2. Mean Deviation in the Digital Line Bisection Test

    Mean deviation represents the average distance between the participant's marked midpoint and the true midpoint of horizontal lines. It is used as a quantitative measure of spatial bias.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Omitted Targets in the Digital Star Cancellation Test

    The total number of target stars not identified during the digital Star Cancellation Test. This measure reflects incomplete visual exploration.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

  2. Completion Time of the Digital Star Cancellation Test

    The total time required to complete the digital Star Cancellation Test, recorded automatically by the system.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

  3. Search Speed in the Digital Star Cancellation Test

    The rate of target identification during the digital Star Cancellation Test, used to characterize visual search efficiency.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

  4. Ineffective or Off-Target Responses in the Digital Star Cancellation Test

    The number of ineffective or off-target marking attempts recorded during the digital Star Cancellation Test.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

  5. Variability of Performance in the Digital Line Bisection Test

    The standard deviation of deviations from the true midpoint across lines in the digital Line Bisection Test, used to assess response variability.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

  6. Time Spent on Each Side of the Screen in the Digital Star Cancellation Test

    The amount of time spent exploring the left and right halves of the screen during the digital Star Cancellation Test, recorded automatically by the system. This measure is used to assess lateralized visual exploration patterns.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

  7. Search Path Characteristics in the Digital Star Cancellation Test

    Process-based measures describing the pattern of visual search during the digital Star Cancellation Test.

    Measured: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Apr 2026
  2. Study start15 Apr 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion15 Oct 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
105 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07538076
Sponsor's protocol ID
Neglect Tests
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
12 Apr 2026
Last updated
20 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations, and because the data were collected for a single-center academic study.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Stroke and Spatial Neglect, run by Istanbul Medeniyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Melisa Zengin, MD (+905414005688, melisazngn@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Laterality Index of the Digital Star Cancellation Test (time frame: Baseline (single assessment during study visit)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Apr 2026.

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