Study of Modified Constraint-Induced Aphasia Therapy Schedule to Treat Patients Following Sub-acute Stroke

Constraint-Induced Aphasia Therapy Following Sub-acute Stroke: A Modified Therapy Schedule

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of modified Constraint-Induced Aphasia Therapy (CIAT) in the early sub-acute stage and to examine the efficacy of modified CIAT versus standard treatment with the same intensity of intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• clinical diagnosis of first-ever stroke
• aphasia in sub-acute stage
• german speakers

Exclusion Criteria:

• presence of residual aphasia
• dysarthria and apraxia of speech