Ear zap may unlock words after stroke: new pilot study
NCT ID NCT06403475
First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests a safe, non-invasive ear stimulation device (tVNS) paired with computer-based speech therapy for people with chronic aphasia after stroke. 36 participants will use the device at home for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and helps improve word-finding in everyday conversation.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for APHASIA are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGSheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.