Cognitive Therapy to Improve Word Finding
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Hospital, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | July 2004 |
| End Date: | June 2009 |
| Contact: | Sarah F. Snider, MA, SLP |
| Email: | sfs24@georgetown.edu |
Learning Paradigms in Aphasia Rehabilitation
Adults who sustain brain damage due to stroke, traumatic injury or surgery may develop
difficulty finding words. This study compares the effectiveness of two behavior-based
programs to improve picture naming ability in these individuals.
difficulty finding words. This study compares the effectiveness of two behavior-based
programs to improve picture naming ability in these individuals.
Difficulty finding words is common in patients with aphasia subsequent to left hemisphere
stroke. This study will compare two cognitive therapies for the treatment of acquired word
finding difficulties. The therapies use different types of cues. All participants will
receive both therapies. Participants in this study will undergo a comprehensive and detailed
assessment of language and other cognitive skills. The two treatments will be compared for
their efficacy.
stroke. This study will compare two cognitive therapies for the treatment of acquired word
finding difficulties. The therapies use different types of cues. All participants will
receive both therapies. Participants in this study will undergo a comprehensive and detailed
assessment of language and other cognitive skills. The two treatments will be compared for
their efficacy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Word finding difficulty subsequent to stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain surgery
or other brain damage occuring at least 6 month prior to participation
- Ability to attend 2 sessions per week for several months at Georgetown University in
Washington, DC
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of learning disabilities
- Best corrected vision less than 20/40
- Corrected hearing within functional limits
- Less than 10 years formal education
- Significant memory or comprehension problems
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site
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20007
Washington, District of Columbia 20007
(202) 687-7695
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