Speech therapy with brain stimulation for aphasia after stroke
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This trial tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) to speech therapy helps people with aphasia (trouble speaking) after a stroke. If you had a stroke more than 6 months ago and have trouble naming objects, this study may be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 80 years old.
- You have aphasia caused by a left-brain stroke that happened at least 6 months ago.
- You have used English as your main language for over 15 years.
- You can name 140 or fewer items on a picture test.
- You do not have seizures in the last year, open skull defects, or metal implants in your head.
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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