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

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University of Gothenburg and Västra Götalandsregionen

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, 40530