Naming treatment for understanding problems after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a therapy that helps people with aphasia (a language disorder) improve their ability to understand words. It focuses on people whose main difficulty is understanding what words mean, not just naming them.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult who had a stroke at least 6 months ago
- English is your first or main language
- You have trouble understanding the meaning of words (shown in a word-picture test)
- You do not have other brain conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's
- You do not have a learning disability that affected language development
- You have enough energy to take part in treatment sessions
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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