APHASIA

This small pilot study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tACS) could improve word-finding in people with chronic aphasia after a stroke. Eleven participants received either real or fake stimulation combined with language training over two weeks. The…

This study tested a therapy called speech entrainment for people who have trouble speaking after a stroke (a condition called non-fluent aphasia). The therapy involves mimicking a speaker in real time to improve fluency. 80 participants were split into groups receiving therapy fo…

This pilot study tested whether adding a mild electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) to intensive speech therapy helps people with non-fluent aphasia (trouble speaking after a stroke) improve their ability to talk in sentences and recall words. Ten adults who had a stroke and have a…

This study tested a program where 17 adults with aphasia (a language problem often caused by stroke) learned to train dogs using positive reinforcement. The goal was to see if working with dogs could improve their confidence, social life, and overall well-being. Participants trai…

This study tested a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS in 14 people who had a stroke at least a year ago and still have trouble finding words (aphasia). Participants received stimulation over a language area while practicing naming actions. The goal w…

This study looked at whether 3 weeks of intensive language therapy can improve everyday communication for people who have had a stroke and have aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language). 156 adults with aphasia for at least 6 months took part. The therapy was given in …

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS combined with speech training to help stroke survivors with aphasia improve their ability to repeat words. 28 adults who had a stroke 1-6 months earlier received either real or fake stimulation for 20 minute…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with intensive language therapy, can improve speaking ability in people with chronic aphasia after a stroke. 86 participants who had a stroke at least 6 months prior received either real TMS…

This study tested an app called iTALKBetter to help people who have trouble finding words after a stroke. 31 adults with aphasia used the app to practice naming pictures. The goal was to see if the app improved their ability to recall words they practiced compared to words they d…

This study tested a new way to help stroke survivors with aphasia improve their reading. It combined a language therapy called Phono-Motor Treatment (PMT) with a safe, painless brain stimulation technique (tDCS). Six people with chronic aphasia took part. The goal was to see if a…

This study tested whether a high-intensity exercise program is safe and helpful for stroke survivors with aphasia, a language disorder. Twelve adults who had a stroke at least six months ago took part in either a low- or high-intensity exercise program. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could make speech therapy more effective for people with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. Twenty-three adults who were at least six months past their stroke received speec…

This study tested whether mild electrical stimulation (tDCS) combined with speech therapy can help people with long-term language problems after a stroke. 25 adults with aphasia received both treatments and were tested on naming pictures and reading words. The goal was to see if …

This completed study with 2 participants aimed to find out which people with aphasia (a language disorder) respond best to a specific type of word-finding therapy. Researchers compared two treatments—Phonomotor Treatment and Phonological Components Analysis—to see which works bet…

This completed study looked at how often word-retrieval therapy should be given to help Veterans who have trouble finding words after a stroke. Researchers tested 32 Veterans with aphasia to see which treatment schedule works best and what factors predict improvement. The goal is…

This study looked at how the brains of people with aphasia (a language disorder after stroke) and healthy people work together during gestures. Using special EEG caps, researchers measured brain wave synchronization while participants watched and copied different types of gesture…