Brain stimulation plus language practice for chronic aphasia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether mild brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with language exercises can improve communication after a stroke. It also includes healthy volunteers to help compare brain and language task results.
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Who can take part
- Be right-handed (before stroke for people with aphasia)
- Have at least a high school education or equivalent
- Speak native English fluently (no early second-language learning before age 10)
- Be able to complete in-person language tasks and an MRI scan
- Vision and hearing must pass screening
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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