Stroke speech therapy: finding the right dose
NCT ID NCT04364854
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested speech entrainment therapy (SET) in 80 people with non-fluent aphasia after a stroke. Participants practiced speaking along with an audio-visual computer program for 3, 4.5, or 6 weeks, or received no therapy. The goal was to find the best duration for lasting improvements in spontaneous speech.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Speech entrainment therapy (SET) - a computer program that helps practice fluent speech in real time
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward an optimal therapy duration to improve spontaneous speech in people with non-fluent aphasia after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (80 participants) comparing different therapy lengths. Results may not apply to all types of aphasia or stroke survivors.
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Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States