Brain stimulation with speech therapy for recent stroke aphasia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (transcranial magnetic stimulation) to language therapy can improve speech recovery in people who had a stroke 2 to 6 weeks ago and now have aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language).
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Who can take part
- Had a stroke on the left side of your brain that caused aphasia
- Stroke happened between 2 and 6 weeks ago
- Able to understand the study and give your permission
- Speak English well
- Right-handed
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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