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New treatment option for Aphasia
Official title Effect of Community Choir Singing in People With Chronic Post-stroke Aphasia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06368323
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized controled trial is to test the effects of assigning people with chronic post-stroke aphasia to 12 weekly choir sessions, compared to usual care. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the assignment to a choir singing program causes a beneficial effect on functional communication and language recovery as well as psychosocial outcomes compared to usual care in the rehabilitation of people with chronic post-stroke aphasia?
- Time commitment: about 12 weeks
- 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 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- People with chronic aphasia following stroke
- English or French as language of daily use
- Last stroke must have occurred at least 6 months before the start of the first assessments in the study protocol.
You likely can't join if
- Regular music making in the past 6 months
- Visual deficit that cannot be corrected and might impair testing
- Hearing deficit that cannot be corrected and might impair testing
- Presence of neurological/psychiatric co-morbidity or substance abuse
- No ability to produce vocal sound through singing/humming
- Legally considered unable to make decisions for oneself
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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 study runs about 12 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tampa, Florida, United States; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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