Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Aphasia clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 8 recruiting aphasia studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT06700005Recruiting
Reading study for stroke survivors and healthy adults
This study looks at how reading is affected by stroke and by normal aging. Researchers hope to learn how the brain changes after a stroke and during aging, which could help improve reading therapy for stroke survivors.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04363684Recruiting
Study of frontotemporal dementia and related syndromes over time
This study follows people with frontotemporal dementia (FTLD) and related conditions, and collects health and (for some people) body fluid information, to understand how these illnesses change over time. It may help researchers track disease signs and find better ways to measure progression.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06405594Recruiting
Studying sentence production in aphasia
This study looks at how people with aphasia (language trouble after a stroke) produce sentences, compared to healthy adults. By understanding these brain processes, researchers hope to improve language recovery strategies.
College Park, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05845047Recruiting
Telemedicine speech therapy for stroke-related language problems
This trial tests a home-based (telemedicine) therapy that uses focused brain “engagement” exercises to help improve language after a stroke. It is meant for adults with stroke-related aphasia (language difficulty) and checks whether you can participate reliably with the tasks.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT05386394RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation to help primary progressive aphasia speech
This trial tests a non-painful brain stimulation method to improve language and speech problems caused by primary progressive aphasia. It may help some people communicate more clearly by targeting specific brain regions.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50–90 - NCT05093673Recruiting
Brain stimulation for language recovery after stroke
This study tests whether stimulating the cerebellum can improve word-finding and language skills in people with aphasia after a left-sided stroke. It’s meant for people who are months past their stroke and still have naming difficulties.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT03843463RecruitingPhase 2
Escitalopram plus language therapy after left stroke
This trial tests whether the antidepressant medicine escitalopram, along with language therapy, can improve language skills after a recent stroke that affected the left side of the brain. It may help some people with stroke-related aphasia (language difficulty) regain words and communication.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT03887481Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for a language-loss dementia subtype
This trial tests whether a painless form of brain stimulation can improve language and thinking skills in people with the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia (a dementia that affects language). You may receive brain stimulation along with repeated clinic visits to track changes over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50–80
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Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting aphasia studies listed above.
- Johns Hopkins Hospital · 3 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 3 studies
- Georgetown University Medical Center
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
- University of Maryland
What taking part in a aphasia study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there aphasia clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting aphasia studies with a site near Washington, D.C., each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a aphasia study near Washington, D.C.?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a aphasia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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