Brain stimulation to improve stroke-related speech problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies different doses of a targeted brain stimulation technique to treat aphasia (language problems) after a first stroke. If you qualify, the goal is to see whether the treatment can improve your ability to understand and speak.
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Who can take part
- Be between 35 and 75 years old
- Have had a first stroke affecting the left side of the brain, 15 days to 6 months ago
- Have stroke-related aphasia confirmed by a language test, with a specific score below 93.8
- Have no major nerve/voice speech impairment (dysarthria) and no reduced awareness
- Be able to do the language testing and follow-up visits, and sign consent
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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