Brain Stimulation and Therapy for Chronic Aphasia
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) With Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) in Chronic Aphasia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Aphasia
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 21 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- City University of New York · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with chronic aphasia after a stroke and healthy volunteers to join a therapy program with brain stimulation. Participants will receive sessions twice a week for 8 weeks to help improve their language abilities.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am right-handed.
- I have completed high school or an equivalent level of education.
- I speak English fluently without learning a second language early.
- I can perform the required therapy tasks.
- I had a stroke in the left side of my brain more than 6 months ago.
- I have been diagnosed with aphasia.
- I am not receiving any other speech therapy during the study period.
You may not be able to join if
- I have failed vision or hearing tests.
- I have a pacemaker or other MRI contraindications.
- I am pregnant.
- I have had a seizure or changed seizure medication in the past year.
- I have a history of serious speech, language, psychiatric, or neurological disorders.
- My hairstyle prevents electrode contact with my scalp.
- I have a sensitive scalp.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to assess changes in language abilities of participants with chronic, post-stroke aphasia following an 8-week therapy period combined with brain stimulation. The investigators use a stimulation method called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). The investigators cover two electrodes in damp sponges, place them on the scalp, and pass a weak electrical current…
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Eligibility Criteria
This study recruits individuals with post-stroke aphasia as well as a group of healthy volunteers matched for age, sex, and education.
INCLUSION Criteria:
* Right handed (pre-stroke for participants with aphasia)
* High school education or equivalent
* Native English fluency without early 2nd lang…
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