Brain changes after stroke that causes language problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain rewires itself after a stroke that causes aphasia (language problems). It uses brain scans to understand changes in brain networks, which may help improve recovery treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 90 years old.
- You were right-handed before your stroke.
- You speak English well.
- You had a single stroke caused by a blockage in the middle cerebral artery (a main brain artery) on one side.
- You have aphasia (trouble with language after stroke).
- You are either in the early days after stroke or your stroke happened more than 12 months ago, and you are medically stable.
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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