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Phonological Treatment Paired With Intensive Speech Therapy Promotes Reading Recovery in Chronic Aphasia

United States20 participantsStarted 2015-06

Plain-language summary

Participants will receive either intensive phonology or semantic feature analysis treatment for 16 weeks to improve naming, reading, and writing in individuals with chronic post-stroke aphasia.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 85 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: * Male or female * 20-85 years old * Have suffered a left CVA * Score above 50% on comprehension task of the WAB * Score below 80% accuracy on all phonology related tasks Exclusion Criteria: * Score above 80% accuracy on all phonology related tasks. * Score below 50% on comprehension task of the WAB * Have suffered a right CVA * Are receiving teletherapy

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

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

Improvement in reading single words as measured by PALPA

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Improvement in naming as measured by BNT

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02799017

SponsorAustin Speech Labs

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 85 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.