Bilingual brain boost: new therapy targets language loss in dementia
NCT ID NCT05741853
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a speech therapy program for bilingual Spanish-English or Spanish-Catalan speakers with primary progressive aphasia, a condition that slowly damages language abilities. Sixty participants will receive personalized script training via video sessions, while 30 others will only undergo testing. The goal is to see if therapy improves speech and quality of life, and how bilingualism affects recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Video-Implemented Script Training for Aphasia (VISTA) - a behavioral speech therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, tailored speech therapy for bilingual individuals with primary progressive aphasia, improving their communication and daily life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all bilinguals. The therapy may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest or temporary.
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Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBarcelona, 08036, Spain
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Barcelona, 08025, Spain
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University of Texas at Austin
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78752, United States
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