Logopenic progressive aphasia
MONDO:0016644Logopenic progressive aphasia (lv-PPA) is a form of primary progressive aphasia (PPA), characterized by impaired single-word retrieval and naming and impaired repetition with spared single-word comprehension and object knowledge.
Also known as: LPA, Logopenic primary progressive aphasia, Logopenic variant PPA
15 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 15 tagged with Logopenic progressive aphasia itself.
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Can magnetic pulses to the brain boost speech in aphasia?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether repeated sessions of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could improve language in people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly damages language areas of the brain. Ten participants received both real and sham (fake) TMS ove…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Zapping the brain to save speech: new hope for aphasia?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) can improve language when combined with speech therapy in people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly damages language abilities. 76 adults with two types of PPA received …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Age's role in Alzheimer's plaque buildup
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used special brain scans (PET imaging) to measure amyloid plaques in 60 people with Alzheimer's disease or related conditions like posterior cortical atrophy and logopenic progressive aphasia. The goal was to understand how age influences the amount of amyloid in the b…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC