CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Intensive Aphasia Therapy Under Routine Clinical Conditions

Germany156 participantsStarted 2012-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine whether 3 weeks of intensive language therapy provided in clinical in- and outpatient settings is effective in improving everyday communication in postacute/chronic post-stroke aphasia, as measured by performance on the Amsterdam Nijmegen Everyday Language Test (ANELT).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * presence of aphasia for at least 6 months after non-hemorrhagic or hemorrhagic cortical or subcortical-cortical stroke * native language German * participant's comprehension ability needs to be sufficiently high to give informed consent * participant's language abilities have to allow the administration of the Aachen Aphasia Test (AAT) Exclusion Criteria: * aphasia due to non-vascular etiology * no evidence for aphasia (based on AAT subtests 'Token Test' and 'Written Language' * severe untreated medical conditions which prohibit participation in intensive language therapy * severe vision or hearing problems (uncorrected) * participation in another interventional or language therapy study within four weeks before potential enrollment

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes on the Amsterdam Nijmegen Everyday Language Test (ANELT) - A-scale

Timeframe: Baseline is compared to performance immediately and 6 months post 3 weeks of intensive language therapy. Patients with at least 5 weeks of therapy, performance will also be assessed after therapy completion (on average 6 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01540383

SponsorUniversity Hospital Muenster

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-01

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