Group Language Therapy for Aphasia

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byDana Moser, Ph.D

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Arkansas

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of group participation on adults with aphasia. Participants will complete a standard pre-and post-assessment of language abilities (speech, comprehension, reading, and/or writing). Then participants will attend 90-minute weekly reading group sessions during an academic semester.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who were proficient in English before having a stroke that led to aphasia, impacting their language abilities. They must have good enough vision and hearing for assessments but can't join if they had childhood speech issues, major psychiatric illnesses, cognitive impairments, or other neurological disorders.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with aphasia as an adult.

I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

I have no major psychiatric, cognitive, or neurological issues.

Treatment Details

The study tests the effectiveness of group sessions focused on improving reading and writing skills in individuals with aphasia due to stroke. Participants will undergo language ability assessments before and after attending weekly 90-minute reading group sessions for an academic semester.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Reading GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All participants in this group will receive language intervention within weekly group sessions and independent tasks with emphasis on improving reading and writing skills among persons with aphasia.