rTMS Treatment for Post-Stroke Aphasia
Recovery From Post-Stroke Aphasia With rTMS Targeting Left or Right Anterior Temporal Lobe
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stroke
Aphasia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 45 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke and experience difficulty with language. Participants will receive a type of brain stimulation to help improve their ability to communicate.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am right-handed
- I am a native English speaker
- I have had a single stroke in the left side of my brain
- I have been diagnosed with aphasia and specific language difficulties
You may not be able to join if
- I have severe trouble understanding spoken language
- I have major issues with repeating words
- I have conditions that make rTMS unsafe for me
- I cannot have an MRI scan
- My stroke affected the left anterior temporal lobe
- I have severe depression or a history of psychiatric issues
- I cannot read
- I have a known neurodegenerative disorder
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
This project aims to tailor repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) target to the clinical profile of post-stroke aphasia, specifically focusing on lexicosemantic impairments, to enhance recovery. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) will provide critical insights into the effects of facilitatory versus inhibitory stimulation on interhemispheric balance. Additionally, this stud…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Right-handedness (assesed using the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory)
* Native English speakers
* Single left hemispheric stroke
* Diagnosis of aphasia and lexicosemantic impairments (e.g., anomia, semantic errors in picture naming or spontaneous speech) confirmed by a Speech an…
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