Motor imagery for speech recovery after stroke
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This study tests whether practicing motor imagery—thinking about making speech movements without actually speaking—can help people with apraxia of speech after a stroke. If you have trouble planning speech sounds after a left-brain stroke, this treatment might improve your speech coordination.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You had a stroke on the left side of your brain at least 6 months ago.
- You have been diagnosed with apraxia of speech (difficulty planning the movements for speech).
- English is your primary language.
- You can hear well enough in at least one ear to pass a hearing screening.
- You are not currently receiving other speech therapy during the study.
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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