Status:
COMPLETED
An Investigation of Constraint Induced Language Therapy for Aphasia
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Aphasia
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of intensive, constraint induced language therapy (CILT) for individuals with chronic aphasia compared with traditional aphasia therapy. The spe...
Detailed Description
Objectives: Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that is a common sequelae of stroke and poses tremendous levels of handicap for the victim as well as burden for caregivers. While the efficacy of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Moderate to moderately severe, non-fluent aphasia Unilateral Left CVA Right-handed Primary Language is English Adequate hearing and vision to participate in group therapy
Exclusion
- Multiple strokes HX of other neurological impairment (e.g. dementia) Non-English speaking Poor auditory comprehension Severe apraxia of speech
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00223847
Start Date
August 1 2002
End Date
June 1 2006
Last Update
January 1 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (152)
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030