Brain stimulation to improve language in Down syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to help adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome improve their language skills. It aims to see if this safe method can boost word-finding and speaking ability.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 21 years old
- You have been diagnosed with Down syndrome (trisomy 21)
- You speak Italian as your main language
- You can understand and follow simple instructions (mental age of at least 4 years)
- You have some difficulty naming pictures or objects compared to others your age
- Your speech is mostly understandable to close family members
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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