Rehabilitation methods for stroke patients with unilateral spatial neglect

A Comparative Analysis of Methods for Rehabilitation of Unilateral Spatial Neglect (USN) in Stroke Patients: Conventional Therapy, Computerized Cognitive Training and Eye Movement Biofeedback Training

Not applicable Interventional Federal Center of Cerebrovascular Pathology and Stroke, Russian Federation Ministry of Health · NCT06802159

This study is testing new ways to help stroke patients with unilateral spatial neglect improve their recovery by combining different types of therapy.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorFederal Center of Cerebrovascular Pathology and Stroke, Russian Federation Ministry of Health Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Moscow, Moscow and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06802159 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on improving rehabilitation methods for stroke patients suffering from unilateral spatial neglect (USN), a condition that complicates recovery and affects functional outcomes. It employs a combination of conventional therapy, eye-tracking based therapy, and cognitive therapy to enhance treatment efficacy. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of these combined approaches in addressing the cognitive and perceptual deficits associated with USN. By targeting both acute and chronic phases of stroke recovery, the study seeks to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation strategy for affected patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are stroke patients diagnosed with unilateral spatial neglect and who have normal cognitive development according to their age and educational level.

Not a fit: Patients with severe mental or somatic pathology, gross oculomotor disorders, or significant sensory visual defects may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients with unilateral spatial neglect, enhancing their functional independence.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that combined rehabilitation methods can improve outcomes for patients with similar conditions, indicating a promising approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Normal cognitive development in accordance with age and educational level;
* diagnosis with codes I63, I61 (ICD);
* presence of unilateral spatial neglect syndrome in the neuropsychological status.

Exclusion Criteria:

* presence of mental and somatic pathology of severe degree and in decompensation stage;
* the presence of gross oculomotor disorders;
* presence of a sensory visual defect of moderate to severe severity

Where this trial is running

Moscow, Moscow and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Unilateral Spatial NeglectUnilateral spatial neglectstrokerehabilitationeye-trackingcomputerized cognitive training
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