TerminatedNot Applicable

TDCS and Aphasia Therapy in the Acute Phase After Stroke

Stopped: Difficult patient recruitment

Belgium1 participantsStarted 2017-10-02

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the neuromodulatory effect of combined tDCS and aphasia therapy in patients in the acute stage after stroke. Half of the participants will receive aphasia therapy and tDCS, the other half will receive aphasia therapy and sham-tDCS.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with mild-moderate aphasia (Token Test Score between 7 and 40) * Inclusion in the first few days after stroke (acute phase) * Age 18 - 85 years * Being right-handed * Mothertongue: Dutch * Able to undergo functional and specific linguistic testing and therapy in the acute phase following stroke * Imaging (CT or MRI) prior to inclusion (standard of care) * Signed Informed Consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of other diseases of the central nervous system, psychological disorders and (developmental) speech and or language disorders * Serious non-linguistic, cognitive disorders (as documented in the patients' medical history and inquired in anamneses) * Prior brain surgery * Excessive use of alcohol or drugs

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 naming performance

Timeframe: baseline, 1 week, 3 months, 6 months

Change in Vital Parameters

Timeframe: baseline, 1 hour (each session)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03297450

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-03-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.