APHASIA

This study looks at whether adding hand gestures to speech therapy helps Cantonese speakers with aphasia (a language problem after stroke) find words better than just talking alone. About 90 people with aphasia will try both methods in two phases, with a break in between. The goa…

This study tests whether a gentle magnetic pulse to the brain (TMS) combined with language therapy can improve word-finding in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. About 50 adults who had a left-brain stroke at least one month ago will take part. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain can make speech therapy more effective for people with long-term aphasia after a stroke. About 50 participants who had a stroke at least 6 months ago will receive either real or fake stimulation during 15 t…

This study tests whether a combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and speech-language therapy can improve language skills in people with mild aphasia after a stroke. Researchers will compare real TMS to a fake version to see if the treatment works. Participants wi…

This study tests a digital speech therapy app called Zenicom for people who have trouble speaking after a recent stroke. About 20 adults with aphasia will either do standard speech therapy alone or add the app for two weeks. The goal is to see if the app safely improves language …

This pilot study tests a safe, non-invasive ear stimulation device (tVNS) paired with computer speech therapy for people with long-term word-finding problems after a stroke. 36 participants will use the device at home for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible, …

This study compares two language therapies for people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. One therapy aims to stimulate the right side of the brain to improve storytelling and conversation, while the other focuses on word-finding. The trial i…

This study tests whether speech therapy delivered remotely (via video) works as well as in-person therapy for people with aphasia after a stroke. About 100 adults who had a stroke at least a year ago will receive either remote or in-clinic therapy. The goal is to see if both appr…

This study tests whether a 12-week high-intensity exercise program can improve language, thinking, and physical health in 120 adults with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Participants are randomly assigned to either high-intensity or low-intens…

This study tests a new approach to help people with aphasia (trouble finding words after a stroke) remember words better and use them in everyday life. Researchers will compare different practice schedules to see which one helps words stick longer. The study involves 32 adults wi…

This study tests whether the antidepressant escitalopram can make language therapy work better for people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. About 88 adults who had a stroke within the past 3 months will receive either escitalopram or a plac…

This study tests a new speech therapy technique for people with aphasia (trouble speaking) after a stroke. Participants use a mobile app to practice speaking along with an AI-cloned version of their own voice, instead of a therapist's voice. The goal is to see if this personalize…

This study tests a new approach to help people with aphasia (trouble finding words after a stroke) improve their ability to name objects and keep those gains over time. About 30 adults with chronic aphasia will practice naming pictures under timed conditions designed to balance e…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) combined with speech therapy can improve language recovery in people who have had a stroke within the past 2 to 6 weeks. About 63 participants will receive either real or fake TMS along with therapy. The go…

This study tests a digital app called LEXURE to see if it can improve language function in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke (aphasia). About 116 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will either use the LEXURE app or do workbook exercises. The goal is to me…

This study looks at whether joining a community choir for 12 weeks can improve communication and mood in people who have long-term language problems (aphasia) after a stroke. Fifty adults with aphasia will either attend weekly choir sessions plus practice at home, or continue wit…

This study looks at how speaking two languages (Spanish and English or Spanish and Catalan) affects language treatment in people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that first causes speech and language problems. Researchers will give tailored speech therapy in bo…

This study looks at how memory, learning, and language work in adults with aphasia (a language disorder caused by brain injury) and in healthy people. Researchers will test 600 adults using memory and language tasks, and compare results across groups including seniors. The goal i…

This study looks at whether showing an aphasia identification card to healthy volunteers helps them better understand someone with aphasia. About 160 service workers will listen to sentences spoken by a person with aphasia, with or without seeing the card first. The goal is to se…

This study explores whether high-density brain surface recordings can decode imagined Mandarin Chinese speech, including tones, without any actual speaking. About 50 adults with brain conditions like epilepsy or tumors, plus 10 with severe speech loss from stroke or ALS, will hav…

This study aims to create and test new assessment scales that measure how well people with aphasia communicate in everyday life, including their use of gestures. Traditional tests focus on language tasks, but this research looks at broader communication skills like motivation, at…

This study looks at how genes and brain scans can help predict recovery from aphasia, a language disorder that often follows a stroke. Researchers will study 90 adults aged 40-90 who have had a stroke, using MRI and genetic tests to understand why some people recover better than …