Brain stimulation to improve speech after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) can improve speech after a stroke. It focuses on people with stroke-related apraxia of speech while carefully checking hearing, brain function, and safety with devices or metal.
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Who can take part
- You are right-handed.
- You only speak English (and you use English as your main language).
- Your stroke affected the left side of the brain, and it happened at least 6 months ago.
- You have been diagnosed with apraxia of speech (trouble planning speech movements) but your speech hearing/perception is normal.
- You must pass a hearing screening test for the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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