Improving Measurement and Treatment of Post-stroke Neglect

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
17 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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About This Trial

This study examines how to best assess and treat post-stroke neglect. This study will examine the preliminary effects of an innovative intervention (repetitive task-specific practice + transcranial direct current stimulation) for individuals with neglect. This study will also determine whether items from various neglect assessments can be combined to establish a more comprehensive neglect measure.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke 3 months post stroke. * Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity (FMA-Upper Extremity) score between 20-56/60 * Inducible motor evoked potential (MEP) of the abductor pollicis brevis (APB) on the paretic stimulation (TMS) * Demonstrate the presence of unilater…
Contacts

Emily S Grattan, PhD MS BS

(412) 559-4920

ESG39@pitt.edu

CONTACT

George F Wittenberg, MD PhD

(412) 360-6185

George.Wittenberg@va.gov

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