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Could a gentle brain zap help stroke survivors find their words again?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to standard speech therapy can improve word-finding in people with aphasia after a stroke. The trial involves 50 adults who are at least six months …
Matched conditions: APHASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could a simple ear device help stroke survivors find their words?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can improve speech recovery in people with aphasia after stroke or brain injury. Twelve adults with apraxia of speech will receive either active or sham stimulation during 16 wee…
Matched conditions: APHASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zap help stroke survivors find their words again?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) during speech therapy can improve language recovery in people with aphasia after a stroke. Two hundred adults with language problems from left-brain damage will receive either real or fake stimulation …
Matched conditions: APHASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can speech therapy slow language loss in progressive aphasia?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two types of speech therapy for people with primary progressive aphasia, a brain disorder that slowly destroys language skills. Sixty participants will work on word retrieval or script practice with a clinician and at home. Researchers will measure changes in com…
Matched conditions: APHASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can online speech therapy help those with Dementia-Related language loss?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a speech-language telerehabilitation program for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a dementia that slowly destroys language abilities. The program includes online therapy sessions and care partner training. Researchers will enroll 21 participants to …
Matched conditions: APHASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Police learn new skills to help people with speech challenges
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study trains police officers and first responders to better communicate with people who have aphasia, a condition that affects speech and understanding. 75 participants from the Madison Police Department will take part for up to 6 months. The goal is to see if training impro…
Matched conditions: APHASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Your DNA may hold the key to better stroke recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether genes and thinking skills like memory can predict how well someone with aphasia (trouble speaking after a stroke) responds to word-retrieval therapy. Researchers will work with 120 people who had a stroke at least six months ago. The goal is to move to…
Matched conditions: APHASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study tests brain training for stroke survivors with Word-Finding problems
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a computer-based word retrieval practice for people with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. Twenty adults who have trouble finding words will practice naming pictures with feedback. The goal is to see if this practice can improve word retrieval …
Matched conditions: APHASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC