Apraxia of Speech study: Soterix
Official title Using tDCS in Speech-based Stroke Rehabilitation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03452202
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether combining a safe brain‑stimulation technique (tDCS) with regular speech therapy can improve speech recovery after a stroke.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for people who have apraxia of speech, a speech problem that can happen after a stroke.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive low‑intensity electrical stimulation on the scalp (tDCS) while doing speech exercises, and their progress will be measured in a series of single‑case experiments.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 99
You may be able to join if
- Right-handed
- Monolingual (English)
- Single left-hemisphere CVA
- A minimum of six months post-stroke
- Clinical diagnosis of apraxia of speech
You likely can't join if
- 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;
See the full eligibility 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.
- 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.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
- White Plains, New York, United States
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.
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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 to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States; White Plains, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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