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Speech-Language Therapy for Aphasia
Study Summary
This trial will investigate the efficacy of language-based treatment for aphasia and its corresponding neural patterns.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have difficulty speaking or understanding language due to a stroke or dementia.I do not have severe illnesses like kidney failure.I have difficulty speaking or understanding language due to a stroke or dementia.You have metal implants that could affect the quality of MRI images.I have had brain surgery before.You have a different neurological disorder than the ones being studied (such as epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson's Disease).I am a native English speaker.You have a mental health condition that affects how you communicate with others.I have had a seizure or epileptic activity in the last year.I have difficulty speaking or understanding language due to a stroke or dementia.I have been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia by a doctor.You or someone in your family has a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorders.I have skin lesions or damage to my skull.You cannot have an MRI because you have certain metal devices in your body, like a pacemaker or surgical clips, or for other medical reasons.My vision and hearing are normal or corrected to normal.You are not restricted from having an MRI.You have a history of using too much alcohol or drugs.You are in bad overall health.You have serious cognitive issues that make it difficult for you to benefit from language therapy.You have a serious fear of being in small, enclosed spaces.You have metal plates or implants in your head.I am a native English speaker.You have been diagnosed with mood, anxiety, psychotic, or substance abuse disorders.
- Group 1: Active therapy group
- Group 2: control group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there still opportunities to sign up for participation in this clinical experiment?
"As per the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is no longer recruiting participants. Initially posted on August 30th 2022 and last revised July 5th 2022, although it is not seeking enrollees currently, 1150 other trials are presently accepting patients."
Is the age threshold for enrolment into this research trial over 20 years old?
"This medical study has a strict set of eligibility requirements, as applicants must be aged between 21 and 80. By contrast, there are 70 clinical trials available to those below the age of 18 and 1095 for people above 65 years old."
Is it possible for me to become a participant in this experiment?
"For this medical trial, 30 participants with language-based disabilities aged between 21 and 80 are required. To be eligible for the study, applicants must satisfy certain criteria: Speech impairment as a result of stroke or dementia; A diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia (PPA) from a neurologist or doctor; Native English speakers only; No MRI contraindications; Visual & auditory acuity within normal limits (with correction where necessary)."
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- University of Arizona: < 48 hours
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