CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of rTMS Based on Neural Activation in Language Performance in Stroke Patients With Non-fluent Aphasia

South Korea36 participantsStarted 2015-11

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to assess the safety and clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) based on hemodynamic brain activity pattern with functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in early poststroke nonfluent aphasia patients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-80 yrs old * Right-handed * Radiologically confirmed left hemisphere stroke within 6 months * Fluent in Korean * First ever stroke * Non-fluent (motor-dominant) aphasia * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous medical histories of stroke, cerebral vascular operation, * Seizure * Patients with traumatic brain injury * Unable to perform the language task * Severe cognitive impairment (MMSE less than 16) * Skin lesion in the stimulation site of scalp * Metal implants in the body (cardiac pacemaker or aneurysm clip) * Pregnancy, breastfeeding

What they're measuring

BNT (Boston Naming Test)

Timeframe: up to 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02591719

SponsorSeoul National University Bundang Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-20

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