Voice Adaptive Tablet-Based Naming Treatment for Adults With Aphasia (NCT04108364) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Voice Adaptive Tablet-Based Naming Treatment for Adults With Aphasia
Canada38 participantsStarted 2020-10-01
Plain-language summary
Rising life expectancy is leading to a rising incidence of strokes worldwide. Approximately one third of people who had a stroke live with a communication disorder, aphasia, which is associated with the largest negative relationship to quality of life. In chronic stages, people with aphasia (PwA) often do not receive any rehabilitation, despite treatment being shown to significantly reduce impairment. In contrast to existing computerized aphasia treatment, VoiceAdapt is an innovative and motivating application for PwA that provides adaptive and context-aware training lessons via speech interaction on the mobile device. A user-centred design process and motivational gamification ensure long-term engagement in training. Through providing an autonomously usable and low-cost tool, VoiceAdapt will positively affect PwA's self-esteem and social inclusion, leading to higher quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. be at least 6 months post onset of a single stroke in the left hemisphere
. have aphasia of mild to moderate severity (Aphasia Quotient ≥ 30 on WAB--R) with a prominent verbal expression impairment.
. pass screenings of visual perception (BORB), hearing (pure tone screening with portable audiometer), and basic cognitive functioning (Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices)
. speak English as a primary language.
. be willing to commit to participation for study duration
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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?
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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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