CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of a Combined Linguistic/Communication Therapy in Acute Aphasia After Stroke

France19 participantsStarted 2018-03-01

Plain-language summary

Linguistic training is traditionally the gold standard for rehabilitation of aphasia after stroke and efficacy criteria count early stage, intensity as well as personalized treatment. To date, no clear evidence showed a specific effect of any therapy in the acute phase of aphasia after stroke. This study aims to compare the effect of a combined therapy (linguistic/communication) versus a linguistic therapy on communication performance in patients in the acute phase of aphasia after a first stroke.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * First stroke * Inclusion at the acute phase (\< 7 days) * Patient registered at the social security system * French as usual language * Aphasia severity score measured by the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE) scale ≥ 1 and ≤ 4 * Consent signed by the patient or if not, by the caregiver Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment before the onset (IQCode \> 3.4) * Alcohol or drug addiction * Untreated psychiatric disease, * Uncorrected sensory impairment * Evolutive pathology * Adults protected by Law * Participation to another research

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

Assessment of the communication performance.

Timeframe: Month 3

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03287544

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-30

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