NCT03882502
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The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Naming Ability in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury Induced Aphasia
University Medicine Greifswald1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentFebruary 1, 2019
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Aphasia
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Naming ability assessed by
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief 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
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •aphasia assessed by Aachener Aphasie Test (AAT) \> 6 month after moderate TBI
- •Age: 18 - 80 years
- •right handedness
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Naming ability assessed by
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Performance in a standardised naming task (Boston Naming Task, BNT) under anodal tDCS compared to sham assessed immediately after training period
Study Sites (1)
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