Apraxia of Speech: Comparison of EPG Treatment (Tx) and Sound Production Treatment (SPT) (NCT02554513) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Apraxia of Speech: Comparison of EPG Treatment (Tx) and Sound Production Treatment (SPT)
United States6 participantsStarted 2015-11-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the proposed research is to examine the effects of two treatment approaches on speech production involving speakers with chronic apraxia of speech (AOS) and aphasia. The planned investigation is designed to examine the acquisition, maintenance and generalization effects of each treatment. One approach, electropalatography (EPG) uses visual biofeedback in conjunction with articulatory-kinematic treatment and the other approach, sound production treatment (SPT) is one of the most systematically studied articulatory-kinematic treatments for AOS.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Veterans or non Veterans with apraxia of speech who reside in the Salt Lake City region (commutable),
* 6 months or more post stroke or other focal brain injury, no other neurological conditions
* native English speakers, hearing adequate for experimental task (e.g., pass puretone screening at 35dB at 500, 1K, 2K Hz or adequate aided hearing)
* non linguistic cognition within normal limits
Exclusion Criteria:
* less than 6 months post stroke
* insufficient hearing, insufficient non linguistic cognitive skills
* neurological conditions other than stroke
* unable to attend treatment in the Salt Lake City vicinity
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Speech Production: Percent Change in Treated Items Immediately Post Treatment
Timeframe: Baseline vs. Immediately Post Treatment (7 week treatment period)