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. 2019 May 21;2019(5):CD009760. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009760.pub4

NCT03272906.

Trial name or title Clinical feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with standard aphasia therapy
Methods Randomised cross‐over trial
Participants Estimated enrolment: 20
Inclusion criteria: single, unilateral stroke resulting in aphasia, competency to provide written informed consent, ability to participate in standard aphasia therapy
Exclusion criteria: serious psychological condition, serious neurological condition other than stroke, serious medical condition, pregnancy, history of seizures, presence of electronic or metal implants (e.g. pacemaker, vagal nerve stimulator, etc.)
Interventions Each participant will undergo all of the following conditions:
‐ A‐tDCS with 2 mA over the ventral inferior frontal gyrus for 20 minutes during 60 minutes of speech and language therapy over the course of 12 weeks
‐ S‐tDCS over the ventral inferior frontal gyrus for 20 minutes during 60 minutes of speech and language therapy over the course of 12 weeks
Outcomes Outcomes will be recorded at the end of intervention period, and at 6‐week follow‐up:
Primary outcome measures:
‐ production of Correct Information Units in Cinderella narrative
Secondary outcome measures:
‐ WAB‐R
‐ Communication Activities of Daily Living‒2
‐ PNT
Starting date August 2017
Contact information Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, 70803
Susan Duncan, PhD
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