Speech and Robot Arm Therapy for Chronic Stroke
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This study tests a combination of speech therapy and robot-assisted arm training for people who have had a stroke on the left side of the brain. It aims to help improve both your language and arm movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old
- You were right-handed before your stroke
- You speak English as your only language
- You had a stroke on the left side of your brain at least 6 months ago
- You have trouble with speech or finding words (aphasia) and can understand what is said to you at a basic level
- You have weakness in one arm, but it's not completely stiff or fixed in place
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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