Cognitive Training on Sleeping Disorders in Stroke

Effect of Cognitive Training on Sleeping Disorders in Stroke: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Cognitive impairment and sleeping disturbance following stroke diagnosis are common symptoms that significantly affect the quality of life.

40 patients from both sexes will participate in this study. All the patients have to be diagnosed as stroke patients. The patients will be divided into two groups; group A (20 patients): which will receive cognitive training combined with instructive conventional treatment for a sleeping disorder, and group B (20 patients): which will receive instructive conventional treatment for sleeping disorder all the patients will be assessed pre and post-treatment using 1- Epworth sleeping scale, 2-Pittsburgh sleep quality index ( PSQI) 3- MINI mental cognitive scale

Inclusion Criteria:

• stroke onset at least 5 months prior to study enrolment
• with sleeping disturbance
• age will range from 40:55
• upper extremity spasticity ranging from
• according to Modified Ashowrth Scale.

Exclusion Criteria:

• difficulty to communicate
• other neurological conditions that cause sleeping disorders
• severe depression or other psychiatric symptoms.