Status:
COMPLETED
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Investigations of Language Processing in Aphasia
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Conditions:
Aphasia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study proposes to use transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in patients with chronic strokes and aphasia in order to characterize and enhance the mechanisms of language recovery followin...
Detailed Description
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) uses a small (typically 1-2 mA) electrical current which is passed through the scalp and is delivered for up to 20 minutes. Due to the safety and tolerab...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1\. Presence of aphasia attributable to one or more unilateral left hemispheric stroke(s)
- 2\. The most recent stroke must have occurred 6 months prior to inclusion in the study
- 3\. Must speak English as a native language
- 4\. Must be able to understand the nature of the study, and give informed consent
Exclusion
- 1\. Subjects with bilateral strokes.
- 2\. History of neurologic illness(es) other than stroke
- 3\. Current unstable medical illness(es)
- 4\. Epilepsy or Seizure(s) within the last six months
- 5\. Subjects with metallic objects in the face or head other than dental apparatus such as braces, fillings, and implants.
- 6\. Subjects with Pacemakers or ICDs
- 7\. Diagnosed psychiatric disorders
- 8\. Pregnancy
- 9\. Current alcohol or drug abuse
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04041986
Start Date
July 1 2010
End Date
June 1 2015
Last Update
August 1 2019
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