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New quick test could spot Stroke-Related speech issues faster

NCT ID NCT02548481

Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new tool called BESTA, designed to quickly diagnose aphasia (language problems) in people who just had a stroke. Researchers compared BESTA to an existing test in 395 participants, including stroke patients and healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if BESTA is accurate and reliable enough for routine use in hospitals.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a faster, simpler way to diagnose aphasia in stroke patients, helping speech therapy start sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not prove more accurate than existing tests, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 395 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2015

Finished

Jun 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Administration of BESTA scale (test to assess) within 3 days after stroke and at 3 months and 1 year after stroke. This scale will be compared to standard scales.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients with stroke: * Every patient over 18, * admitted among neuro-vascular unit, * native french speaker, * the level of vigilance is satisfactory in order to allow a speech therapy test. Healthy Volunteers: * Every volunteers over 18, * without any medical history of a stroke or any speech disorders, * native french speaker. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with stroke and Healthy Volunteers : * dementia disease * psychiatric condition * non-equipped deafness * pregnant woman * patient with medical histories of stroke

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Limoges Hospital

    Limoges, 87 042, France

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