Zapping the brain to help stroke survivors find their words again
NCT ID NCT04432883
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain can make speech therapy more effective for people with chronic aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. About 50 adults who had a stroke at least six months ago will receive either real or fake brain stimulation during 15 speech therapy sessions. Researchers will measure improvements in picture naming and conversation skills right after treatment and again three months later.
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University of New Mexico Center for Brain Recovery and Repair
RECRUITINGAlbuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States
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