Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) Via Telerehabilitation on Word Finding in Post-stroke Aphasia.
Lead Sponsor:
Vastra Gotaland Region
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Swedish Research Council
Conditions:
Aphasia
Anomia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-99 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Despite evidence showing that speech and language intervention may improve language and communication abilities in people with acquired language disorders (aphasia), there is still need for evidence f...
Detailed Description
Every year in Sweden, thousands of people suffer from stroke, often resulting in aphasia. One of the most common and persistent symptoms in aphasia is anomia, i.e., word finding difficulties. Anomia a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aphasia and subjective experience of word finding difficulties
- Diagnosed left hemisphere stroke at least six months post-onset
- With correction, sufficient hearing and vision to be able to participate in training and assessment.
- Sufficient stamina to be able to participate in training and assessment.
- Swedish as one of the first languages.
Exclusion
- Other known neurological conditions
- Untreated epilepsy
- Severely impaired comprehension
- Moderate-severe dysarthria or apraxia of speech which may interfere with assessment.
- Speech-language treatment targeting specifically word finding during participation in the study.
- Participation in other studies/clinical treatment using Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) during three months prior to the study.
- Active substance dependence
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 9 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06096662
Start Date
November 1 2023
End Date
July 9 2024
Last Update
June 12 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Gothenburg and Västra Götalandsregionen
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, 40530