Music therapy for attention and language after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to music can help improve attention and language skills in people who have had a stroke and have a language problem called aphasia. It involves in-person sessions at Purdue University or online sessions with a webcam.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You have had a stroke at least 6 months ago
- You have at least mild aphasia (a language problem after stroke)
- You can hear and see normally (with or without aids), and are not color blind
- You speak American English
- You are willing to attend sessions at Purdue University or have a laptop/desktop with a webcam for online 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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