Shock to the system: brain zaps may help stroke survivors read again
NCT ID NCT06891638
First seen May 18, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 adding brain stimulation made reading therapy more effective.
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Locations
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Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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