Effects of Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) Via Telerehabilitation on Word Finding in… (NCT06096662) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) Via Telerehabilitation on Word Finding in Post-stroke Aphasia.
Sweden10 participantsStarted 2023-11-01
Plain-language summary
Despite evidence showing that speech and language intervention may improve language and communication abilities in people with acquired language disorders (aphasia), there is still need for evidence for which types of therapy are effective. Further, to improve accessibility of care, there is increasing need for evidence of intervention effects when therapy is provided online, via telerehabilitation. Therefore, the project aims at evaluating the effects of telerehabilitation with a specific speech-language therapy intervention for improving word-finding in individuals with aphasia due to stroke. The intervention Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) trains word finding at sentence level, and the treatment effect is expected to generalize to the production of connected speech.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aphasia and subjective experience of word finding difficulties
* Diagnosed left hemisphere stroke at least six months post-onset
* With correction, sufficient hearing and vision to be able to participate in training and assessment.
* Sufficient stamina to be able to participate in training and assessment.
* Swedish as one of the first languages.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other known neurological conditions
* Untreated epilepsy
* Severely impaired comprehension
* Moderate-severe dysarthria or apraxia of speech which may interfere with assessment.
* Speech-language treatment targeting specifically word finding during participation in the study.
* Participation in other studies/clinical treatment using Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) during three months prior to the study.
* Active substance dependence
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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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
1
Change from baseline in naming ability of trained items at week 10.
Timeframe: Baseline, 10 weeks
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Change from baseline in naming ability of trained items at week 14.