New Approach for Word-Finding Difficulties in Aphasia
Balancing Effortful and Errorless Learning in Naming Treatment for Aphasia
Recruiting
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Aphasia
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with long-term aphasia caused by a stroke. Participants will work on improving their ability to name things and using these skills in daily life.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with chronic aphasia after a stroke.
- I have trouble on 2 out of 8 sections of the Comprehensive Aphasia Test.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of other neurological diseases.
- I have significant issues understanding language.
- I struggle with unmanaged drug or alcohol issues.
- I have severe mood or behavioral disorders needing specialized care.
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 a language disorder caused by stroke and other acquired brain injuries that affects over two million people in the United States and which interferes with life participation and quality of life. Anomia (i.e., word- finding difficulty) is a primary frustration for people with aphasia. Picture-based naming treatments for anomia are widely used in aphasia rehabilitation, but current treatm…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Existing diagnosis of chronic (\>6 months) aphasia subsequent to left hemisphere ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke.
* Impaired performance on 2/8 sections of the Comprehensive Aphasia Test.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of other acquired or progressive neurological disease.
* S…
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