APHASIA

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could make speech therapy more effective for people with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. Twenty-three adults who were at least six months past their stroke received speec…

This study tested whether mild electrical stimulation (tDCS) combined with speech therapy can help people with long-term language problems after a stroke. 25 adults with aphasia received both treatments and were tested on naming pictures and reading words. The goal was to see if …

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

This small pilot study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tACS) could improve word-finding in 11 people with chronic aphasia after a stroke. Participants received either real or fake stimulation while doing language exercises. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with language therapy, can improve language function in people with chronic aphasia after a stroke. 86 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months prior participated. They received either real…

This study tested an app called iTALKBetter to help people who have trouble finding words after a stroke. 31 participants used the app to practice naming pictures, and their accuracy was measured before and after therapy. The goal was to see if the app could improve word retrieva…

This study tested a therapy called speech entrainment, where people with non-fluent aphasia (trouble speaking after a stroke) mimic a speaker in real time. 80 participants were split into groups receiving 3, 4.5, or 6 weeks of therapy, or no therapy. The goal was to find the best…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS could improve word-finding in 14 people with aphasia (trouble speaking) after a stroke. Participants received stimulation over a language area while practicing naming actions. The goal was to see …

This study looked at whether 3 weeks of intensive language therapy can improve everyday communication in people who have had aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) for at least 6 months after a stroke. 156 participants received the therapy in a hospital or outpatien…

This study tested whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tACS, combined with speech training, can improve repetition problems in people who had a stroke and have aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language). 28 adults received either real or fake stimulation …

This pilot study tested whether adding a gentle electrical current to the brain (tDCS) during intensive speech therapy could improve language skills in 10 stroke survivors with non-fluent aphasia. Participants received both real and sham stimulation in random order, with a break …

This study tested a program where 17 adults with aphasia (a language problem often caused by stroke) learned to train dogs using positive reinforcement. The goal was to see if working with dogs could help them feel more confident, engaged, and improve their quality of life. Parti…

This study tested two different word-finding treatments in 2 people with long-term aphasia (a language disorder often after stroke). The goal was to find out which treatment works best for which person. Participants tried both treatments over several months, and researchers measu…

This study looked at how often word-retrieval therapy should be given to stroke survivors with aphasia (trouble finding words). Researchers tested 32 Veterans to see which treatment schedule works best and what factors predict improvement. The goal is to personalize therapy for b…

This study looked at how the brains of people with aphasia and healthy individuals work together during gestures. Using EEG, researchers measured brain synchronization while participants watched and copied different types of gestures. The goal was to better understand the brain p…