Can a gentle brain zap boost speech therapy for stroke patients?

NCT ID NCT05561400

First seen Dec 12, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This pilot study looked at whether adding a mild electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) to intensive speech therapy can improve language skills in people with non-fluent aphasia after a stroke. Ten adults completed both real and sham stimulation sessions over two weeks. The goal was to see if the combination helps with speaking, word recall, and memory, and to gather data for a larger future trial.

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Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Duluth, Minnesota, 55812, United States

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