Combined Aphasia and Robot-Assisted Arm Treatment for Chronic Stroke Survivors (NCT07000019) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combined Aphasia and Robot-Assisted Arm Treatment for Chronic Stroke Survivors
United States28 participantsStarted 2025-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a program that combines language and arm treatment can improve language and movement problems in people with chronic stroke. The mains questions it aims to answer are:
* To determine the extent to which this combined treatment can improve language.
* To determine the extent to which the combined treatment can improve arm movements.
Researchers will compare the effects of this combined treatment with treatment that targets arm movements alone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female patients between 18-90 years of age.
. Right-handed prior to stroke
. English-speaking (monolingual)
. History of single left-hemisphere stroke at least 6 months prior to enrollment
. Presence of aphasia and naming deficits on Western Aphasia Battery (WAB-R)
. Documentation of signed Informed Consent by the study participant.
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.
. Diagnosis or history of speech impairment prior to stroke
. Severely limited speech output (score below 2 on spontaneous speech portion of WAB-R)
. Inability to perform screening tasks due to severe language and/or cognitive impairment
. Condition limiting passive movement in the range of motion required for robotic therapy (e.g. fixed contracture)
. Any medical or psychiatric condition that may impact participation or compliance with study procedures or activities in the opinion of the investigator