Objective
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is conducting a research study to understand if non-invasive brain stimulation paired with a speech and language therapy task is an effective form of treatment for post-stroke aphasia.
If you should qualify, you will attend:
- 3-4 baseline visits, including an MRI
- 10 one-hour therapy sessions, daily for 2 weeks
- 3 follow-up visits (immediately, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after therapy)
During the therapy sessions, you will wear a cap on your head and receive safe brain stimulation while completing a therapy naming task.
Who Can Participate
- Diagnosis of aphasia from a single stroke
- At least 6-months post stroke
onset - 18 to 80 years old
- Right-handed
- Fluent in English
- MRI safe
Compensation
Compensation is provided.
Age Range
18-80
