Deep brain stimulation for speech after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if deep brain stimulation (a small device implanted in the brain) can improve speech and arm movement after a stroke that affected the deeper parts of the brain. It is designed for people who have trouble speaking clearly (dysarthria) from their stroke.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke (clot or bleed) more than 6 months ago that caused trouble speaking (dysarthria).
- You are between 18 and 75 years old and speak English.
- Your speech is fairly hard to understand (scoring 80% or less on several speech tests).
- You are not taking blood thinners and do not have other serious medical conditions (like cancer, severe heart/lung disease, or another neurological problem).
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, and you can undergo an MRI.
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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