Gesture plus speech therapy for Cantonese speakers with aphasia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining hand gestures with speaking helps Cantonese speakers who have trouble finding words after a stroke. If you have aphasia and can repeat single words, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have aphasia (trouble with language after a stroke)
- You often have difficulty finding the right words
- You can repeat single words
- Your vision and hearing are normal (or corrected with glasses/hearing aids)
- You had a single stroke on the left side of your brain and have had aphasia for at least a few months
- You spoke Cantonese fluently before your stroke
- You do not have other brain disorders or severe speech/motor problems
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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