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Improving Measurement and Treatment of Post-stroke Neglect
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-09-17
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
430 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Improving Measurement and Treatment of Post-stroke Neglect
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at least 3 months ago
- Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity score between 20 and 56 out of 60
- Inducible motor evoked potential of the abductor pollicis brevis on the affected side
- Presence of unilateral neglect confirmed by Virtual Reality Lateralized Attention Test score below 18
You will not qualify if you...
- History of cortical hemorrhagic stroke
- History of seizures
- History of brain tumor
- Presence of hardware in the skull or spine such as coils or clips
- Having an implantable medical device like a pacemaker
- Presence of metal in the body that is not compatible with MRI
- Pregnancy
- Severe spasticity with Modified Ashworth Scale score of 3
- Severe aphasia or cognitive impairment affecting comprehension
- Unable to travel to the Upper Extremity Motor Function Laboratory for study participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15240
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Research Team
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Emily S Grattan, PhD MS BS
CONTACT
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George F Wittenberg, MD PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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