The Effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Mirror Therapy in Hemispatial Neglect

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Mirror Therapy in Hemispatial Neglect Developing After Stroke

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of continuous Theta Burst Stimulation added to mirror therapy on neglect associated with stroke.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Ischemic/haemorrhagic stroke
2. Right hemisphere lesion
3. Patients with a duration of more than 7 days but less than 1 year from the date of the event
4. Aged between 18 and 75 years
5. Patients with a Mini Mental Test Score ≥ 24

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of recurrent stroke
2. Presence of vision or hearing problems
3. Use of medication affecting cognitive function
4. History of epilepsy
5. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
6. History of malignancy
7. Pacemaker
8. Presence of metallic implants in the brain or scalp (including cochlear implant)
9. History of premorbid dementia
10. Presence of psychiatric or additional neurological disease