Treating Primary Progressive Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech Using Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (NCT05368350)
Treating Primary Progressive Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech With High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HDtDCS-PPA/PAOS)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of the study is to test whether low level electric stimulation, called transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), on the part of the brain (i.e., pre-supplementary motor area and left inferior frontal gyrus) thought to aid in memory will improve speech and language difficulties in patients with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and progressive apraxia of speech (PAOS). The primary outcome measures are neuropsychological assessments of speech and language functions, and the secondary measures are neuropsychological assessments of other cognitive abilities and electroencephalography (EEG) measures.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The University of Texas at Dallas — Dallas, Texas
Age range: 18 Years to 85 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- The University of Texas at Dallas — Dallas, Texas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia — Chicago, Illinois
- Stimulating the Aging Brain Using Brain and Sensory Stimulation — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Enhancing Language Function in Primary Progressive Aphasia — Tucson, Arizona
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.