Language Treatment for Aphasia from Stroke or Dementia
Enhancing Language Function in Aphasia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Aphasia, Acquired
Language Disorders
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Stroke, Cerebrovascular
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
- University of Arizona · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have language difficulties caused by a stroke or dementia. Participants will undergo a language-based treatment to see how it affects their communication skills and brain patterns.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have language difficulties caused by a stroke or dementia.
- I have a medical diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia.
- I am a native English speaker.
- I have normal or corrected vision and hearing.
- I can safely undergo an MRI.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a mood, anxiety, or substance abuse disorder.
- I have certain metallic implants that might affect MRI quality.
- I have another neurological disorder like epilepsy or Parkinson's.
- I have any condition that would prevent me from safely having an MRI.
- I suffer from significant claustrophobia.
- I am currently pregnant.
- I have a history of seizures in the past year.
- I have had brain surgery in the past.
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
Aphasia is an acquired impairment of language, that commonly results from damage to language areas in the brain (typically the left side of the brain). This impairment is seen in many aspects of language, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing. It is estimated that about 2 million individuals are currently living with aphasia in the United States. Further, about 200,000 Americans a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Present with speech-language impairment (aphasia) caused by stroke or dementia
2. A medical diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia (PPA) by a neurologist or physician
3. Are native speakers of English
4. Present with no contraindications for MRI
5. Have adequate (normal or …
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