New app aims to reboot language after stroke
NCT ID NCT04566081
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an app called iTalkBetter for people who have trouble finding words after a stroke. 31 participants used the app to practice naming specific items. The goal was to see if the app could improve word retrieval for those practiced items. This small trial helps understand if digital therapy could be a useful tool in stroke rehabilitation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
iTalkBetter app-based therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a convenient, app-based way to help stroke survivors improve word retrieval.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 31 participants. The therapy targets only trained words, so benefits may not generalize to everyday speech. Results are preliminary.
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Locations
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University College London
London, WC1E6BT, United Kingdom