None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Medical Device : • A device that generates a magnetic field over the patients scalp is used to stimulate targeted brain regions. The resting motor threshold (RMT) is measured for each patient, and the
Sponsors
Korea University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Right-handed adults aged 20 to under 80 who are native Korean speakers. Chronic stroke patients with stroke confirmed by brain imaging (MRI, CT, etc.) at least 9 months post-onset. Patients with language deficits identified after their initial stroke diagnosis. Patients with normal or correctable vision and hearing. Patients with a repetition score of at least 40%. Patients with naming scores showing deficits below 90% of the total score. Patients not undergoing language therapy at the time of study participation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of stroke or other neurological conditions (e.g., dementia, traumatic brain injury, psychiatric disorders) prior to the current stroke. Patients with unstable vital signs, making them unsuitable for participation in the study. Patients unable to undergo MRI scanning due to claustrophobia or personal reasons.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Korean Mini Mental State Examination(K-MMSE) ;Korean version of Western aphasia battery(K-WAB) ;Naming task;connected speech task;story telling task | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| T1-weighted image (structural MRI);Diffusion Tensor Image (DTI) - fractional anisotropy and tractography;task fMRI (verbal and nonverbal task) | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactYoonhye
Korea University
Outcome results
None listed