Using motor imagery to enhance speech therapy for apraxia of speech
Motor Imagery for Treatment Enhancement and Efficacy (MI-TEE) in Persons With Apraxia of Speech
This study is testing a new computer program to see if it can help people with speech difficulties after a stroke improve their speaking skills when used alongside regular speech therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Central Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Orlando, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06467136 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop and evaluate a home-based computer program called Motor Imagery for Treatment Enhancement and Efficacy (MI-TEE) to support individuals with apraxia of speech (AOS) following a stroke. The program will be assessed for its acceptability and feasibility as an adjunct to traditional speech therapy, with a focus on improving speech production outcomes. Participants will engage in a 12-week treatment program, providing feedback through surveys and interviews to gauge their experiences. The study will compare the effectiveness of MI-TEE combined with speech therapy against standard speech therapy alone.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 85 who are at least six months post-left hemisphere stroke and demonstrate apraxia of speech.
Not a fit: Patients with moderate to severe dysarthria or untreated psychiatric illnesses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a cost-effective way for patients to enhance their speech therapy outcomes at home.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of MI-TEE is novel, other studies have shown promise in using adjunctive therapies to enhance speech rehabilitation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 90 yrs. old * At least 6 months post left hemisphere stroke * Demonstrate AOS * Speak English as their primary language * Pass a hearing screening at 35 dB HL at 500, 1K, and 2K Hz for at least one ear * Normal or corrected to normal visual acuity Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to follow two-step commands and greater than moderate aphasia * Moderate - severe dysarthria * Untreated depression or other psychiatric illness * Degenerative neurological illnesses * Less than 3 on the MIQ-RS77 * Less than a 4 on 3/5 domains on the FACETS * Less than a 23 on the Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices * Receive other speech therapy while participating in the study
Where this trial is running
Orlando, Florida
- University of Central Florida Innovation Rehabilitation Center — Orlando, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lauren Bislick Wilson, Ph.D. — University of Central Florida
- Study coordinator: Lauren Bislick Wilson, Ph.D.
- Email: Lauren.Bislick@ucf.edu
- Phone: 407-823-4768
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.