Superiority Trial of Aphasia-focused Rehabilitation With tDCS Stimulation (NCT07688551)
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Treat Aphasia: A Superiority Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to help us understand if adding transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, to Speech Therapy improves language recovery in people with Broca's aphasia and is more effective than Speech Therapy alone.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
Age range: 25 Years to 80 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 (3 Sites)
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
- University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (803) 216-3469
Email: Leonardo.Bonilha@uscmed.sc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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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- HD-tDCS for Phonological Impairment in Aphasia — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.