Talking along: simple speech practice shows promise for aphasia

NCT ID NCT05687994

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a speech therapy technique called speech entrainment, where people with aphasia practice speaking along with a recorded voice in real time. Thirty adults with aphasia participated, either in person or at home. The goal was to see if this practice improves how informative and efficient their speech becomes when talking on their own.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: speech entrainment practice (a behavioral therapy where patients mimic recorded speech in real time)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, home-based speech therapy that helps people with aphasia speak more fluently and efficiently.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. The improvements may be modest or not last long, and results may not apply to all types of aphasia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aphasia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

APHASIA, ACQUIRED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, 19027, United States

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