Zapping the brain to restore speech after stroke
NCT ID NCT07347327
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tACS, combined with speech training, can improve the ability to repeat words in people who had a stroke. 28 adults with aphasia received either real or fake stimulation for 20 minutes daily over 10 days. Researchers measured language skills and brain activity before and after treatment to see if the real stimulation helped more than the placebo.
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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