Hemispatial Neglect
Conditions
Keywords
neglect, mirror therapy, theta burst stimulation
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of continuous Theta Burst Stimulation added to mirror therapy on neglect associated with stroke.
Interventions
Mirror therapy will be administered 5 days a week for 2 weeks.
Patients received cTBS applied to the P3 region according to the 10/20 electroencephalogram system for 5 days a week, totalling 10 sessions over 2 weeks.
Methods that facilitate adaptation in daily life activities will be taught.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Ischemic/haemorrhagic stroke 2. Right hemisphere lesion 3. Patients with a duration of more than 7 days but less than 1 year from the date of the event 4. Aged between 18 and 75 years 5. Patients with a Mini Mental Test Score ≥ 24
Exclusion criteria
1. History of recurrent stroke 2. Presence of vision or hearing problems 3. Use of medication affecting cognitive function 4. History of epilepsy 5. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 6. History of malignancy 7. Pacemaker 8. Presence of metallic implants in the brain or scalp (including cochlear implant) 9. History of premorbid dementia 10. Presence of psychiatric or additional neurological disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Catherine Bergego Scale | Before Treatment and 2nd week of treatment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Verbal and Nonverbal Cancellation Test | Before Treatment and 2nd week of treatment |
| Line Bisection Test | Before Treatment and 2nd week of treatment |
| Barthel Index | Before Treatment and 2nd week of treatment |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)