Telemedicine Therapy for Stroke and Aphasia
Producing Increasingly Complex Themes Using Right-hemisphere Engagement (PICTURE) Implemented With Telemedicine
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Aphasia
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 99
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 70 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke and have difficulty speaking. Participants will try two different types of language therapy to see which one helps improve their communication skills.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or older.
- I have a good understanding of English.
- I have had a left-sided stroke within the last 1-4 months or more than 6 months ago.
- I have been diagnosed with aphasia caused by my stroke.
- I can give my consent or have someone who can.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of brain disease other than stroke.
- I have a serious mental illness or developmental disorder.
- I cannot follow the treatment procedures as required.
- I have severe vision or hearing loss.
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 investigators propose a pilot crossover trial of 2 behavioral language treatments, with randomized order of treatments and blinded assessors, to determine if a therapy designed to stimulate right hemisphere functions (Producing Increasingly Complex Themes Using Right-hemisphere Engagement Implemented with Telemedicine - PICTURE IT; described below) is more effective in improving discourse than…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age 18 or older
2. Premorbid proficiency in English
3. Left hemisphere ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by imaging, which occurred either 1-4 months or ≥ 6 months ago
4. Diagnosis of aphasia secondary to stroke as defined using the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised Apha…
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