Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) for the Recovery of Phonological Short-Term M… (NCT06048159) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) for the Recovery of Phonological Short-Term Memory in Patients With Aphasia After Stroke
United States120 participantsStarted 2023-11-06
Plain-language summary
This study will assess the effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) on language recovery after stroke.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with left hemisphere stroke/aphasia
* Consent date \>= 1 month after stroke onset
* Fluent in English
* 18 years of age or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe cognitive, auditory or visual impairments that would preclude cognitive and language testing
* Presence of major untreated or unstable psychiatric disease
* A chronic medical condition that is not treated or is unstable
* The presence of cardiac stimulators or pacemakers
* Contraindications to MRI or tACS, e.g. patients with metallic implants, and/or history of skull fractures, pregnancy, skin diseases
* History of ongoing or unmanaged seizures
* History of dyslexia or other developmental learning disabilities
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
1
Accuracy on a phonological STM task
Timeframe: Upon the completion of therapy cycle (a cycle consists of 10 intervention days) and 10 weeks post
2
fMRI measures of language network activation after tACS
Timeframe: Upon the completion of therapy cycle (a cycle consists of 10 intervention days) and 10 weeks post