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New Chat-Based therapy helps stroke survivors communicate better

NCT ID NCT07521098

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested the PACE technique, a therapy that encourages people with aphasia to use any form of communication—like gestures, drawing, or writing—to get their message across. Sixteen adults aged 45 to 65 with mild to moderate aphasia took part. Half received PACE plus standard therapy, while the other half received standard therapy alone. The goal was to see if PACE improves real-world communication skills.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Promoting Aphasics' Communicative Effectiveness (PACE) technique
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective therapy for improving communication in people with aphasia after stroke or brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy focuses on communication ease, not a cure for aphasia.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

16 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Patients from age 45-65 years will be included in the study 1. Both gender male and female will be included in the study. 2. Diagnosed Adults with aphasia will be included in the study. 3. Severity level: Mild to moderate will be included in the study 4. Only non-fluent type of Aphasia will be included in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Adult with any co-morbid condition will be excluded from study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aphasia Aphasia, Broca

As listed by the trial registrant

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Aphasia, broca

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • District Headquarter

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

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