Prism adaptation can improve contralesional tactile perception in neglect

Neurology. 2003 Jun 10;60(11):1829-31. doi: 10.1212/wnl.60.11.1829.

Abstract

The authors show that prismatic adaptation can reduce tactile inattention in stroke patients with unilateral neglect. Four patients with visuospatial neglect and tactile extinction underwent 10-minute application of 20 degrees right-shifting prismatic lenses during pointing. This improved contralesional tactile perception in all patients, even for a task requiring no exploration or spatial motor responses. This finding suggests a potential role for prismatic adaptation in the rehabilitation of multiple sensory modalities in patients with neglect.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Lenses*
  • Middle Aged
  • Perceptual Disorders / diagnosis
  • Perceptual Disorders / etiology
  • Perceptual Disorders / therapy*
  • Stroke / complications*
  • Stroke / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Touch*
  • Treatment Outcome