Electrical Stimulation in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Induced Aphasia

Last updated: February 6, 2020
Sponsor: University Medicine Greifswald
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Communication Disorders

Speech Disorders

Neurologic Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03882502
BISCUIT Trial 2019
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate whether a tDCS-accompanied intensive naming therapy leads to a performance improvement in patients with chronic aphasia induced by a moderate TBI

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • aphasia assessed by Aachener Aphasie Test (AAT) > 6 month after moderate TBI

  • Age: 18 - 80 years

  • right handedness

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • dementia or other neurological diseases

  • History of severe alcoholism or use of drugs

  • Severe psychiatric disorders such as depression, psychosis (if not in remission)

  • Severe untreated medical problems such as cancer

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Study Start date:
February 01, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2020

Connect with a study center

  • University medicine Greifswald

    Greifswald, 17475
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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