Patients with COVID-related Encephalopathy are Invited to Participate in the MERIT-CE Study

The Kentucky Neuroscience Institute is conducting a research study (MERIT-CE) to determine if commercially available mixed reality training can aid in cognitive recovery following COVID. Participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention assessments and 12 hours of training using a mixed reality headset.

You May Be Eligible To Participate if You:

• Are 18 and 70 years of age
• Have a history of COVID-related Encephalopathy
• Are able to receive mixed reality training at Cardinal Hill (3, 1-hour sessions a week for 8 weeks)
• Are not currently taking opioid medication for pain management
• Do not have a history of:

- Behavioral, psychological or physical impairments that may prevent safe or consistent participation in study

- Seizures

- Headaches that have a substantial impact on everyday life

• Are not a pregnant or nursing woman