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tDCS + Speech Therapy for Aphasia
Study Summary
This trial is studying whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), when combined with aphasia therapy, can improve language abilities in people who have chronic, post-stroke aphasia.
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- I haven't had seizures or changed seizure medication in the last year.You have a hairstyle that prevents electrodes from touching your scalp.I can do the tasks needed for therapy, even with my speech difficulties.I can do the speaking and MRI tasks needed for the study.You have been diagnosed with aphasia using a specific test called the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised.I have a sensitive scalp, as I've noticed myself.I am not undergoing any other speech therapy for my aphasia during the study.I have no serious medical conditions except for chronic stroke effects if I have aphasia.I had a stroke in the left side of my brain over 6 months ago and have trouble speaking.You cannot have an MRI scan if you have a pacemaker or other specific conditions.I was right-handed before having a stroke.You learned English as your first language and didn't start learning another language before you were 10 years old.
- Group 1: A-tDCS & speech-language therapy
- Group 2: Sham-tDCS & speech-language therapy
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Are there any opportunities for volunteers to join this research experiment?
"The information posted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this medical study is no longer recruiting patients, despite having been initially listed on September 1st 2022 and most recently updated April 8th 2022. Nevertheless, there are presently 1099 other trials actively searching for eligible participants."
Who is an eligible candidate for this clinical investigation?
"This research is looking for approximately 30 individuals between the ages of 21 and 80 who have experienced a stroke. Those interested must meet these criteria in order to qualify for inclusion."
Is the age restriction for this research study limited to individuals over 20 years old?
"The age bracket for enrollment into this medical trial is 21 to 80, as indicated by its inclusion criteria."
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