Improved visuospatial neglect after tDCS and computer-assisted cognitive training in Posterior Cortical Atrophy: a single-case study. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vestito, Lucilla; Trombini, Marco; Mori, Laura; Dellepiane, Silvana; Trompetto, Carlo; Morando, Matteo; Bandini, Fabio
• Is Part Of: Neurocase. Volume 27:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 63
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Visuospatial neglect -- posterior cortical atrophy -- tDCS -- posterior parietal cortex -- computer-assisted cognitive training; Neurology -- Periodicals; Neuropsychology -- Case Report; Mental Disorders -- Case Report; Nervous System Diseases -- Case Report; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1080/13554794.2020.1862242
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-4794

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Visuospatial neglect (VN) frequently occurs in Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and requires specific rehabilitation. In this single-case study, we investigated the efficacy of a computer-assisted cognitive training (CCT) alone or coupled with multiple sessions of anodal transcranial direct-current stimulation (A-tDCS) over the right posterior parietal cortex in improving left VN symptoms in a patient with PCA. The digital ReMoVES platform was used for both VN assessment and training. We found a significant improvement after CCT combined with A-tDCS within the limits of a single-case, our results suggest, for the first time, the usefulness of this combined approach in a neurodegenerative disorder.