Brain stimulation to improve memory after stroke-related aphasia
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This study tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation called tACS to see if it can help improve short-term memory for sounds and words in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. If you have aphasia from a left-brain stroke, this treatment might help your brain relearn how to remember and repeat what you hear.
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Who can take part
- You must have had a stroke that affected the left side of your brain and caused a language problem called aphasia.
- It has been at least one month since your stroke.
- You are able to speak and understand English well.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have any metal implants in your body, a pacemaker, a history of seizures, or pregnancy.
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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