Could a gentle brain zap help stroke survivors find their words again?
NCT ID NCT06010030
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) during speech therapy can improve language recovery in people with aphasia after a stroke. Two hundred adults with language problems from left-brain damage will receive either real or fake stimulation while doing speech exercises. The goal is to see if the combination leads to better speaking and understanding.
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Active substance
targeted transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to boost speech therapy and help stroke survivors recover language more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study testing a device, so results may not lead to a proven treatment. The effect may be small or not work for everyone.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States