Neuroplasticity Biomarkers Study for Aphasia after Stroke
Neuroplasticity Biomarkers in Aphasia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Aphasia
Language
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 40-90 who have had a stroke and experience issues with language, known as aphasia. Participants will help researchers understand changes in the brain that can affect recovery from aphasia.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 40 and 90 years old.
- I am right-handed.
- I speak English well.
- I have had a single ischemic stroke.
- I have aphasia.
- I can understand the study and give my consent.
- My stroke occurred within the last year for initial study, or more than a year ago for follow-up.
- I am medically stable.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a significant medical or neurological disorder other than stroke.
- I have a significant psychiatric disorder that is not well controlled.
- I currently abuse alcohol or drugs.
- I have serious vision or hearing loss that isn't corrected.
- I am on treatments other than standard stroke 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
Patients with stroke frequently suffer from aphasia, a disorder of expressive and/or receptive language, that can lead to serious health consequences, including social isolation, depression, reduced quality of life, and increased caregiver burden. Aphasia recovery varies greatly between individuals, and likely relies upon the capacity for neuroplasticity, both at a systems level of reorganized bra…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Ages 40-90
2. Right-handed (prior to stroke)
3. Proficient English speakers
4. History of a single ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory that is lateralized to the left or right (Aim 1) cerebral hemisphere.
5. Presence of aphasia (Aims 2-3)
6. Capacity to un…
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