Enhancing speech rehabilitation for stroke patients using brain stimulation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of combining behavioral treatment for acquired speech impairment with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in patients with apraxia of speech following a stroke. The approach involves delivering low-intensity electrical current to the scalp to potentially enhance speech motor learning, a method that has shown promise in other areas of stroke rehabilitation. Participants will undergo a series of single-case experimental designs to assess the impact of this combined treatment. The study focuses on right-handed, monolingual individuals who are at least six months post-stroke and have a clinical diagnosis of apraxia of speech.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Right-handed
* Monolingual (English)
* Single left-hemisphere CVA
* A minimum of six months post-stroke
* Clinical diagnosis of apraxia of speech
* Normal speech perception
* Passing score on the hearing screening.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of laryngeal voice disorder
* Dysarthria
* History of speech impairment prior to CVA
* Presence of potential tDCS risk factors: damaged skin at site of stimulation;
* Presence of electrically or magnetically activated implant (including pacemaker);
* metal in any part of their body;
* history of medication-resistant epilepsy in the family;
* past history of seizures or unexplained spells of loss of consciousness.

Where it's running

• New York University School of Medicine
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting
• Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
  White Plains, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Adam Buchwald, MD — NYU Langone Health
• Study coordinator: Buchwald Lab
• Email: buchwald-lab@nyu.edu

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.