Intensive talk therapy boosts speech after stroke, study finds
NCT ID NCT01540383
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether 3 weeks of intensive language therapy (at least 2 hours daily, 5 days a week) helps people with long-term aphasia after a stroke communicate better in everyday situations. 156 participants with aphasia for at least 6 months were assigned to either immediate therapy or a waiting list. The main goal was to see if their understandability improved on a standard communication test.
What this could mean
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Active substance
intensive language therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that intensive language therapy helps people with chronic aphasia communicate better in daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all types of aphasia or to people who cannot tolerate intensive therapy.
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University of Muenster
Münster, North Rhine-Westfalia, 48149, Germany