New Chat-Based therapy helps stroke survivors communicate better
NCT ID NCT07521098
First seen Apr 15, 2026
Summary
This study tested the PACE technique, a therapy that encourages people with aphasia to use any form of communication—like gestures, drawing, or writing—to get their message across. Sixteen adults aged 45 to 65 with mild to moderate aphasia took part. Half received PACE plus standard therapy, while the other half received standard therapy alone. The goal was to see if PACE improves real-world communication skills.
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District Headquarter
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan
What this could mean
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Active substance
Promoting Aphasics' Communicative Effectiveness (PACE) technique
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective therapy for improving communication in people with aphasia after stroke or brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy focuses on communication ease, not a cure for aphasia.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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