Study of language in primary progressive aphasia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how language changes in people with primary progressive aphasia. It may help researchers better understand the condition and how it affects speech and communication over time.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia
- You are right-handed
- You are a native English speaker
- Your vision can be corrected to see at least 20/30
- You can hear well enough to follow a conversation
- You are able and safe to have an MRI scan
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