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Neurostimulation Device

Neuro Device for Aphasia

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Jaskiran Ghuman, DO
Research Sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Presence of a focus of injury in the left hemisphere (within one hemisphere only) as a result of the first ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (based on CT/MRI examination)
Diagnosis of aphasia: Broca's or mixed (based on the assessment of a Speech Language Pathologist)
Must not have
History of epilepsy or seizures
Severe cognitive, auditory or visual impairment that would preclude cognitive and language testing - inability to follow a two-step command
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at baseline
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Summary

This trial will test whether a certain type of electrical stimulation can help people with aphasia caused by a stroke.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-80 who have had a stroke over 6 months ago, resulting in aphasia (difficulty with language). They must have had their first stroke affecting the left hemisphere only and be able to perform certain language tasks at a basic level. Participants should not have severe cognitive impairments or unstable psychiatric conditions, epilepsy, metal implants in the skull, heart devices like pacemakers, or be pregnant.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if using tACS—a non-invasive brain stimulation technique—at a frequency of 75Hz can help improve language skills when combined with language therapy in people who've suffered from post-stroke aphasia.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort at the stimulation site, headaches, dizziness or nausea. There's also a small risk of inducing seizures especially in those predisposed; hence individuals with seizure history are excluded.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I had a stroke that affected only the left side of my brain.
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I have been diagnosed with a type of speech difficulty by a speech therapist.
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I am between 18 and 80 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a history of epilepsy or seizures.
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I can follow a two-step command without issues.
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I have metal implants in my skull.
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I am taking medication that could increase my risk of seizures.
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I have had an epileptic seizure.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at 12-week follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 12-week follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Percentage score in the Naming Task (trained words)
Secondary outcome measures
Accuracy of masking measurement: Patient and Researcher
Accuracy of naming during the therapy session
BDNF genotype
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Real tACSActive Control1 Intervention
tACS 75Hz intervention combined with language tasks and breathing exercises. The device will operate in tACS research active stimulation mode.
Group II: Sham tACSPlacebo Group1 Intervention
tACS sham intervention combined with language tasks and breathing exercises. The device will operate in tACS sham simulation research mode.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Neuro Device Group S.A.Industry Sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiLead Sponsor
871 Previous Clinical Trials
527,208 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Aphasia
80 Patients Enrolled for Aphasia
Jaskiran Ghuman, DOPrincipal InvestigatorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Media Library

tACS (Neurostimulation Device) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05194566 — N/A
Aphasia Research Study Groups: Sham tACS, Real tACS
Aphasia Clinical Trial 2023: tACS Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05194566 — N/A
tACS (Neurostimulation Device) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05194566 — N/A
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