Language brain training before brain surgery
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This study tests whether a special MRI training session can help preserve your language abilities before brain surgery. It uses real-time feedback to strengthen the language network in your brain.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of brain tumor called a glioma (grade 2 or 3) that affects the language areas of your brain.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove the tumor.
- You are able to have an MRI scan without any metal or devices that would be unsafe.
- You can speak and understand simple language tasks used in the training.
- You live within 2 hours of Yale's MRI center and can make multiple visits.
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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