Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia

Brief description of study

This is a Phase II, double-blind, sham controlled, randomized, crossover, multisite clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) coupled with naming and spelling therapy (NASP) to improve language in people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA).

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Primary Progressive Aphasia (non-fluent or logopenic)
  • Age: Between 50 Years - 80 Years
  • Gender: All

  • Right-handed
  • High school education (or more) 
  • Between the ages of 50 and 80 
  • Must be able to understand the nature of the study and give informed consent 

Updated on 22 Mar 2024. Study ID: 852125

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