Speech Therapy for Aphasia: Comparing Two Treatments
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | March 11, 2014 |
| End Date: | September 29, 2017 |
A Prospective, Controlled Study of Rehabilitation of Anomia in Aphasia
This is a behavioral speech therapy trial for individuals who have suffered a stroke on the
left side of the brain and have difficulty speaking. The name of this disorder is called
"aphasia." Individuals in this study will receive one of two treatments. The first is a
phonological (sound level) treatment and the second is a semantic (word level) treatment.
Individuals in both groups will receive 60 hours of therapy for free (2 hours/day, 5
days/week, 6 weeks).
left side of the brain and have difficulty speaking. The name of this disorder is called
"aphasia." Individuals in this study will receive one of two treatments. The first is a
phonological (sound level) treatment and the second is a semantic (word level) treatment.
Individuals in both groups will receive 60 hours of therapy for free (2 hours/day, 5
days/week, 6 weeks).
Inclusion Criteria:
- Single, left-hemisphere stroke
- English as primary language prior to stroke
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other neurological disorders
- Untreated depression
We found this trial at
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site
Seattle, Washington 98108
Principal Investigator: Diane L. Kendall, PhD
Phone: 206-277-1417
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