WithdrawnNot Applicable

Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Post-stroke Aphasia

Stopped: Study could not recruit any participant

United States0Started 2014-02

Plain-language summary

This study aims to determine whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) paired with speech-language therapy is more beneficial than speech-language therapy alone in acute and chronic post-stroke aphasia.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically diagnosed with with post-stroke aphasia and word-retrieval deficits * Premorbid speakers of English * Diagnosis will be based on neuropsychological testing, language testing (most commonly the Western Aphasia Battery), MRI and clinical assessment * Stroke size: any l * Location: Left hemisphere strokes only from any etiology. * Time since stroke onset: 1 day to 20 years. Exclusion Criteria: * uncorrected visual or hearing impairment by self report * other premorbid neurological disorder affecting the brain * any other language-based learning disorder or other neurodegenerative disorder such as Alzheimer's Disease or Primary Progressive Aphasia * premorbidly diagnosed with a developmental language disorder * Pregnant women will also be excluded

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

Change in picture naming scores in trained and untrained items

Timeframe: Before and after 15 sessions of intervention (3 weeks) and at 2 weeks and 2 months follow-ups

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02622945

SponsorJohns Hopkins University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-06

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.