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New treatment option for Aphasia
Official title Telerehabilitation for Aphasia (TERRA)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04682223
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Speech-language therapy is generally found to be helpful in the rehabilitation of aphasia. However, not all patients with aphasia have access to adequate treatment to maximize their recovery.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Participants must have sustained a left hemisphere ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at least 12 months prior to enrollment.
- Participants must primarily speak English for at least the past 20 years.
- Participants must be capable of giving informed consent or indicating another to provide informed consent.
- Participants must be between 21-80 years of age.
- Participants must be magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible (e.g., no metal implants, not claustrophobic) on a 3-Tesla (3T) scanner.
You likely can't join if
- Participants must not have previous neurological disease affecting the brain (e.g. history of traumatic brain injury).
- Participants must not have severely limited speech production (severe unintelligibility) and/or auditory comprehension that interferes with adequate...
- Participants must not have a history of stroke to the right hemisphere of the brain.
- Participants must not have a bilateral, cerebellar or brainstem stroke.
- Participants must not have anything that makes them be 3T MRI incompatible
- Insufficient intelligible speech to provide accurate responses with discourse/naming.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.