Brain stimulation to boost language after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current (tACS) applied to the scalp can improve language abilities in people with aphasia after a stroke. Healthy volunteers are also needed as a comparison group.
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Who can take part
- You have a language problem (aphasia) from a past stroke
- Your stroke happened in the left side of your brain
- It has been at least 6 months since your stroke
- You do not have major memory or thinking problems
- You can understand and agree to the study procedures
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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