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Official title Effects of Gesture Plus Verbal Treatment (GVT) in Cantonese Speakers With Aphasia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07455162
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This research aims to explore the relative efficacy of Verbal-only and GVT on naming difficulty in Cantonese-speaking people with aphasia (PWA). The primary research question in this study is: "For Cantonese-speaking people with aphasia, what are the relative effects of verbal treatment compared to gesture plus verbal treatment (GVT) on verbal and gesture naming at different levels?" People with aphasia will be engaged in a repeated measures experimental design.
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
- Diagnosed with aphasia
- Demonstrate Word finding Difficulty (WFD)
- Able to repeat single words
- Normal (or corrected) vision and hearing
- Aphasia resulting from a unilateral left hemisphere stroke
You likely can't join if
- A history of other neurological disorders
- With the above moderate to severe or severe motor speech impairment
- With moderate to severe apraxia of speech
- With very mild or very severe aphasia
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosed with aphasia
- Demonstrate Word finding Difficulty (WFD)
- Able to repeat single words
- Normal (or corrected) vision and hearing
- Aphasia resulting from a unilateral left hemisphere stroke
- Premorbidly fluent in spoken Cantonese
- Without significant cognitive impairments
- Chronic aphasia resulting from a unilateral left hemisphere stroke
- A history of other neurological disorders
- With the above moderate to severe or severe motor speech impairment
- With moderate to severe apraxia of speech
- With very mild or very severe aphasia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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