An Investigation of Constraint Induced Language Therapy for Aphasia

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Conditions studied: Aphasia, Stroke

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of intensive, constraint induced language therapy (CILT) for individuals with chronic aphasia compared with traditional aphasia therapy. The specific objectives of the proposed research are to determine the effects of therapy type (CILT vs. traditional) and dose density (intensive or distributed) on speech therapy outcome. In addition, we will investigate the functional and qualitative impact of these interventions on functional communication.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00223847

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

People needed

48

Starts

2002-08-01

Expected to finish

2006-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-01-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Moderate to moderately severe, non-fluent aphasia Unilateral Left CVA Right-handed Primary Language is English Adequate hearing and vision to participate in group therapy

You may not qualify if…

• Multiple strokes HX of other neurological impairment (e.g. dementia) Non-English speaking Poor auditory comprehension Severe apraxia of speech

Where it is running

• Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (152) — Houston, Texas, United States

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