APHASIA

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with speech therapy, can improve language recovery in people who had a stroke 2 to 6 weeks earlier. 63 participants will receive either real or fake TMS alongside therapy. The goal is to see …

This study tests a safe, non-invasive ear stimulation device (tVNS) paired with computer-based speech therapy for people with chronic aphasia after stroke. 36 participants will use the device at home for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and helps improve w…

This study tests a digital app called LEXURE to see if it can improve language function in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke (aphasia). About 116 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will either use the LEXURE app or do workbook exercises. The goal is to me…

This study tests a new therapy for people with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke that makes it hard to find words. The therapy uses timed naming exercises to balance effort and accuracy, aiming to improve long-term word recall. About 30 adults with chronic aphas…

This study is for people with aphasia, a language problem that often happens after a stroke. It makes it hard to find the right words. The study will test a new way of scheduling therapy sessions to see if it helps people remember words better and use them in everyday life. About…

This study tests whether a high-intensity exercise program can improve language, thinking, and physical health in people with aphasia after a stroke. About 120 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago will be randomly assigned to either a high-intensity or low-intensity grou…

This study tests a digital speech therapy app called Zenicom for people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. Twenty adults with aphasia (language difficulty) will either do standard speech therapy alone or add the app for two weeks. The goal is to see if the app safely impro…

This study compares two treatments for word-finding difficulty in Cantonese-speaking people with aphasia after a stroke. One treatment uses only words, the other adds gestures. 90 participants will try both treatments in two phases, with a month break in between. The goal is to s…

This study looks at whether escitalopram, a common antidepressant, can make language therapy work better for people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. About 88 adults who had a stroke within the past three months will take the drug or a placebo while doing language exercis…

This study tests a new speech therapy technique for people with aphasia (trouble speaking) after a stroke. Instead of copying a therapist's voice, participants will use an AI-cloned version of their own voice to practice speaking. The goal is to see if this personalized approach …

This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with word-finding therapy, can improve speaking ability in people who have trouble finding words after a stroke. About 50 adults who had a left-hemisphere stroke at least one month ago will receive…

This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (TMS) with speech therapy can improve language in people who have mild aphasia after a stroke. About 24 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago will receive 10 sessions of either real or fake TMS along …

This study looks at whether joining a community choir for 12 weeks can improve communication and mood in people who have long-term language problems (aphasia) after a stroke. Fifty adults with aphasia will either attend weekly choir sessions plus practice at home, or continue wit…

This study is testing two different speech therapy programs delivered via telemedicine to see which is better at improving conversation skills in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke (aphasia). Researchers will compare a new therapy designed to engage the right side of…

This study is developing and testing new assessment scales to measure how well people with aphasia communicate in everyday life, not just in clinical tasks. Researchers will include 50 Italian-speaking adults with language disorders after a stroke. The goal is to create tools tha…

This study compares two types of speech therapy for people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. One therapy is done remotely via video, and the other is done in a clinic. The goal is to see if remote therapy works as well as in-person therapy.…

This study looks at how genes and brain scans can help predict recovery from aphasia, a language disorder that often follows a stroke. Researchers will study 90 adults aged 40-90 who have had a stroke, using MRI and genetic tests to understand why some people recover better than …

This study tests whether high-density brain recordings can decode Mandarin Chinese speech features, including tone, from imagined speech. About 50 adults with brain conditions like epilepsy or tumors will have temporary electrodes placed during surgery, and 10 people with severe …

This study looks at whether showing an aphasia identification card helps healthy service workers understand someone with aphasia better. About 160 volunteers aged 18-59 who work in service jobs will listen to sentences from a person with aphasia, with or without seeing the card f…

This study looks at whether being bilingual helps people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) respond better to speech therapy. Researchers will give tailored language treatment in both languages to 60 bilingual Spanish speakers and track their progress for a year. Another 30 p…

This study looks at how memory, learning, and language work in adults with aphasia (a language disorder caused by brain injury) and compares them to healthy adults. Researchers will test 600 participants using memory and language tasks to find patterns. The goal is to better unde…