Efficacy of an Attentional Process Training Using Competitive Versus Non Competitive Strategies
Stroke, Brain Injuries
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke focused on measuring Attention, Competitive, Training
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acquired brain injury patients (stroke and traumatic brain injury)
- Chronicity > 6 months
- More than 3 months under cognitive rehabilitation
- Mississippi Aphasia Screening Test (comprehension subtest > 45)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe cognitive impairment defined as < 23 on Mini Mental Status Examination
- Unable to give informed consent
- Visual or auditive disorders limiting the ability to comply with treatment regimen
Sites / Locations
- Hospitales NISA
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Competitive Training
Non-Competitive Training
The patients will receive only competitive activities designed to restore attention abilities. These include pencil-and-paper tasks completed under competitive circumstances and competitive virtual games specifically designed to treat different aspects of attention (divided, selective, sustained, etc).
The patients will receive conventional attentional training. Pencil and paper tasks focused on different aspects of attention (divided, selective, sustained, etc.) will be completed by all participant under individual or group-therapy sessions. No competitive training will be allowed.