Effects of Neuromodulation on Verbal Fluency in Post-stroke Aphasia
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 75 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | October 2014 |
| End Date: | July 2016 |
This is a pilot study with a single active treatment arm. The study is designed to assess
the efficacy of a portable, non-invasive neuromodulation system for the treatment of
post-stroke aphasia. Both language and movement assessments will be made.
the efficacy of a portable, non-invasive neuromodulation system for the treatment of
post-stroke aphasia. Both language and movement assessments will be made.
Inclusion Criteria:
- >6 months post-stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic)
- receptive or expressive aphasia
- little or no improvement in language ability in the preceding 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- persons under the age of 18 or over the age of 75
- patients with pure receptive aphasia
- co-morbid CNS disease
- primary motor/oral apraxia
- pregnant or nursing women
- have a history of unstable mood disorder or unstable anxiety disorder or psychosis
- use of a hearing aid
- have a cochlear implant
- have a diagnosed vestibular dysfunction
- abuse alcohol or other drugs
- have had eye surgery within the previous three months or ear surgery within the
previous six months
- have active ear infections or a perforated tympanic membrane
- have participated in another clinical trial within the last 30 days or are currently
enrolled in another clinical trial
- Though not excluded, patients taking anti-histamines or anti-nausea drugs will be
encouraged not to take such medications within four hours prior to a CVS treatment.
The Investigator should review other medications taken by the patient with properties
that mimic anti-nausea or anti-dizziness drugs as these may reduce responsiveness of
the vestibular system to caloric stimulation.
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