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Intention Treatment for Aphasia

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Recruiting

Led By Amy D. Rodriguez, PhD

Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Presence of word retrieval deficits

Diagnosis of aphasia

Must not have

Severe apraxia of speech or dysarthria

Clinically significant depression

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up through study completion, an average of 6 months; change from baseline to 3 weeks (post massed-int) or 12 weeks (post distributed-int), change at 3 months post-treatment, change at 6 months post-treatment

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is investigating a new word retrieval treatment for Veterans with aphasia caused by stroke, to see if it is more effective than the current standard of care.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Veterans who primarily speak English, have aphasia with difficulty finding words after a stroke in the left side of the brain, and can follow two-step commands. It's not for those with implanted medical devices or metal in their bodies, severe speech muscle control issues, or major depression.

What is being tested?

The study tests a new word retrieval treatment for aphasia following a stroke. Researchers aim to find out how intense this therapy should be and what factors predict success in improving language skills among Veterans.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a non-drug intervention focusing on language therapy post-stroke, traditional medication side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience fatigue or frustration during intensive language exercises.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I struggle to find the right words when speaking.

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I have been diagnosed with aphasia.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have severe difficulty speaking clearly.

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I have been diagnosed with severe depression.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ through study study completion, an average of 6 months; change from baseline to 3 weeks (post m-int) or 12 weeks (post d-int), change at 3 months post-treatment, change at 6 months post-treatment

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~through study study completion, an average of 6 months; change from baseline to 3 weeks (post m-int) or 12 weeks (post d-int), change at 3 months post-treatment, change at 6 months post-treatment

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study study completion, an average of 6 months; change from baseline to 3 weeks (post m-int) or 12 weeks (post d-int), change at 3 months post-treatment, change at 6 months post-treatment for reporting.