Aphasia

This study tests a computer-based practice method to help people with aphasia—a language disorder often caused by stroke—retrieve words they know but struggle to say or understand. Participants practice naming pictures with or without cues, repeating items until they reach a set …

This study tested whether a personalized treatment plan—based on each person's test results—works better than standard care for people with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia. 73 adults aged 45-76 took part, receiving either the tailored plan or usual care for 9 mo…

This study tested whether adding a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to a reading therapy (PMT) could help stroke survivors with aphasia read better. Six people with chronic aphasia took part. The goal was to see if the combination improved reading accuracy more than…

This study tested a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS in 14 people who had a stroke at least a year ago and still have trouble finding words (aphasia). The goal was to see if stimulating a key language area could improve their ability to name pictures a…

This study tested whether 3 weeks of intensive language therapy (at least 2 hours daily, 5 days a week) helps people with long-term aphasia after a stroke communicate better in everyday situations. 156 participants with aphasia for at least 6 months were assigned to either immedi…

This study tested the PACE technique, a therapy that encourages people with aphasia to use any form of communication—like gestures, drawing, or writing—to get their message across. Sixteen adults aged 45 to 65 with mild to moderate aphasia took part. Half received PACE plus stand…

This small pilot study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tACS) could improve naming ability in 11 people with chronic aphasia after a stroke. Participants received either real or sham stimulation during language training over two weeks. The goal was…

This study tested an app called iTalkBetter for people who have trouble finding words after a stroke. 31 participants used the app to practice naming specific items. The goal was to see if the app could improve word retrieval for those practiced items. This small trial helps unde…

This study tested a gentle electric current (tDCS) on the brain to see if it could help people with a past traumatic brain injury find words more easily. Fourteen adults with long-term word-finding problems took part. They received either real or fake stimulation while doing memo…

This study looked at whether a high-intensity exercise program is safe and helpful for people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Twelve stroke survivors took part in either a low-intensity or high-intensity exercise program. Researchers meas…

This small study tested whether a gentle electric current applied to the scalp (tDCS) could improve word-finding in 5 civilians who had a traumatic brain injury more than a year ago. Participants received both real and sham stimulation to see if the real treatment boosted verbal …

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation called tDCS could make speech therapy work better for people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. 23 adults who were at least 6 months past their stroke received speech therapy…

This study tested whether adding art therapy to standard speech rehab could help people who recently had a stroke and now have trouble speaking (aphasia). Fifteen participants received 12 art therapy sessions alongside their usual therapy. Researchers used brain scans to see if a…

This study tested a web-based app called Gotcha! designed to help people with mild-to-moderate dementia remember names of people they know. 48 participants practiced daily for 6 weeks using a tablet at home. The goal was to see if the therapy improves name recall and whether it c…

This study tested whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tACS, combined with speech training, can improve the ability to repeat words in people who had a stroke. 28 adults with aphasia received either real or fake stimulation for 20 minutes daily over 10 days. Resear…

This small study tested whether adding mild brain stimulation (tDCS) to a computer-based naming therapy helps Cantonese-speaking adults with aphasia after stroke find words more quickly and accurately. Six participants completed two 5-day therapy blocks—one with real stimulation …

This study tested a safe, noninvasive treatment for memory and word-finding problems in Gulf War veterans. 93 veterans received either real or fake (sham) brain stimulation over 10 sessions. The goal was to see if the stimulation improved their ability to recall words and speak m…

This pilot study tested whether combining a mild brain stimulation technique (tDCS) with intensive language therapy can help people with non-fluent aphasia after a stroke. Ten participants received both real and sham stimulation during therapy sessions. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested speech entrainment therapy (SET) in 80 people with non-fluent aphasia after a stroke. Participants practiced speaking along with an audio-visual computer program for 3, 4.5, or 6 weeks, or received no therapy. The goal was to find the best duration for lasting i…

This study tested a behavioral therapy called Intention Treatment for Anomia in 32 stroke survivors with aphasia (language impairment). The therapy uses a left-hand circular gesture to engage the brain's intention mechanisms and improve word retrieval. Researchers looked at how o…

This study tested a program where adults with aphasia (a language disorder often from stroke) learn to train dogs using positive reinforcement. The goal was to see if this boosts quality of life, confidence, and social engagement. Seventeen participants completed the program, and…

This study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) can improve language when combined with speech therapy in people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly damages language abilities. 76 adults with two types of PPA received …

This study tested whether combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with language therapy helps people with chronic aphasia—a language disorder after stroke—speak better. 86 participants received either real TMS or a sham version, plus language therapy, over two weeks. Th…

This study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) during speech therapy could help people with chronic aphasia—a language disorder after stroke—recover their ability to name objects and read words. Twenty-five adults with long-term aphasia received…

This study tested a speech therapy technique called speech entrainment, where people with aphasia practice speaking along with a recorded voice in real time. Thirty adults with aphasia participated, either in person or at home. The goal was to see if this practice improves how in…

This study investigates how different language treatments affect both language skills and brain function in people with aphasia, a condition that impairs the ability to speak, understand, read, or write after a stroke. Participants will receive therapy targeting naming, spelling,…

This study examined how the frequency of speech therapy sessions affects speech and language outcomes in children. Researchers followed 39 children with speech or language disorders who were receiving individual therapy. They measured changes in articulation, vocabulary, and over…

This study looked at how the brains of people with aphasia (a language disorder after stroke) and healthy people work together during gestures. Using EEG, researchers measured brain synchronization while participants watched and copied different types of gestures. The goal was to…

This completed study with just 2 participants aimed to find out who responds best to two different word-finding therapies for aphasia. Both treatments focus on the sounds of words to improve naming. The goal is to learn which therapy helps which person, so future treatment can be…