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

Last updated: August 29, 2022
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Stroke

Speech Disorders

Cerebral Ischemia

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02556385
B-1507-308-006
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the safety and clinical efficacy of high or low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation based on brain activation with functional near infrared spectroscopy in poststroke nonfluent aphasia patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-80 yrs old
  • Right-handed
  • Radiologically confirmed left hemisphere stroke
  • Fluent in Korean
  • First ever stroke
  • More than 1 year from stroke onset
  • Non-fluent (motor-dominant) aphasia
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion

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

Study Design

Total Participants: 5
Study Start date:
October 01, 2015
Estimated Completion Date:
August 24, 2017

Study Description

In poststsroke aphasia rehabilitation, repetitive transcranial stimulation (rTMS) studies aimed to reinforce the activity of the brain regions in the left hemisphere. This goal can be achieved by using an excitatory protocol to reactivate the perilesional area or inhibitory protocol to reduce activities in the contralesional area. However, most conventional rTMS studies employed an inhibitory low frequency protocol for the contralesional homologs of Broca's area.

In the present pilot study, investigators will perform functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) prior to rTMS treatment for selection of the most appropriate application of stimulation. Stimulation site and protocol (high frequency or low frequency rTMS) will be determined by activation pattern from the fNIRS findings with language task in individual patients.

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    Seongnam-si, Korea, Gyeonggi-do 463-707
    Korea, Republic of

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