Of the 15,000 Veterans who are hospitalized for stroke each year more than half experience spatial and motor impairments and pain. Spatial-motor-sensory problems limit functioning and independence, which is costly to Veterans, their families, and society. Currently, spatial-motor-sensory problems are targeted using different treatments. However, there is a treatment that has shown promise in simultaneously targeting spatial function, motor function and pain in right-brain stroke. The investigators propose to investigate the feasibility of using adapted spatial-motor sensory assessment and treatment procedures for Veterans with left-brain stroke who have language and cognitive impairment. The next step will be to conduct a large-scale study focused on this multi-target treatment for more efficient and effective stroke rehabilitation. The investigators expect this line of research to increase functioning, independence and quality of life in Veteran stroke survivors.
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
Timeframe: Immediately following the two-week treatment (study week 3 in immediate group, study week 5 in delayed group)
Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire
Timeframe: Immediately following the two-week treatment (study week 3 in immediate group, study week 5 in delayed group)
Barthel Index
Timeframe: Weekly from baseline to follow-up (study week 7); baseline to immediate post-treatment (study week 3 in immediate group, study week 5 in delayed group), baseline to two weeks post-treatment (study week 7)
Functional Independence Measure
Timeframe: Weekly from baseline to follow-up (study week 7); baseline to immediate post-treatment (study week 3 in immediate group, study week 5 in delayed group), baseline to two weeks post-treatment (study week 7)
Behavioral Inattention Test- Conventional Subtest
Timeframe: Weekly from baseline to follow-up (study week 7); baseline to immediate post-treatment (study week 3 in immediate group, study week 5 in delayed group), baseline to two weeks post-treatment (study week 7)
Catherine Bergego Scale Via the Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process
Timeframe: Weekly from baseline to follow-up (study week 7); baseline to immediate post-treatment (study week 3 in immediate group, study week 5 in delayed group), baseline to two weeks post-treatment (study week 7)
Wolf Motor Function Test
Timeframe: Weekly from baseline to follow-up (study week 7); baseline to immediate post-treatment (study week 3 in immediate group, study week 5 in delayed group), baseline to two weeks post-treatment (study week 7)
Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: Weekly from baseline to follow-up (study week 7); baseline to immediate post-treatment (study week 3 in immediate group, study week 5 in delayed group), baseline to two weeks post-treatment (study week 7)
Classification of Lesion Location
Timeframe: Baseline