Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Primary Progressive Aphasia

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Primary Progressive Aphasia

In brief

In the present sham-controlled study, the investigators examine whether tDCS could be used to enhance language abilities (e.g., picture naming) in individuals with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) primarily characterized by difficulties with speech production.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02928848

Run by

University of Pennsylvania

People needed

16

Starts

2017-06-16

Expected to finish

2020-03-13

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-03

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between the ages of 45-80
• Native English speaker
• Diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia
• Subject understands nature of study and able to give informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive impairment of sufficient severity to preclude giving informed consent
• History of seizures or unexplained loss of consciousness
• Previous craniotomy or any breach of the skull
• Metallic objects in the head or face other than dental braces, fillings or implants
• Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
• Pregnant

Where it is running

• University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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