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People with post-stroke aphasia are left with some degree of chronic deficit for which current rehabilitative treatments are variably effective. This study investigates the behavioral and neural effects of multiple consecutive cerebellar tDCS sessions coupled with computerized naming therapy in stroke survivors with aphasia.
The investigators will study the effect of right cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) stimulation during language therapy for naming in individuals with chronic aphasia (>6 months post stroke). Naming difficulties are a persistent and common symptom in aphasia after left-hemisphere (LH) stroke. Although the interventions to improve naming can have benefits, a massive number of treatment sessions is usually required to show gains, particularly in individuals with chronic, large LH stroke. tDCS is a promising adjunct to traditional language therapy. tDCS is a safe, non-invasive, non-painful electrical stimulation of the brain which modulates cortical excitability by application of weak electrical currents in the form of direct current brain polarization. It is usually administered via saline-soaked surface sponge electrodes attached to the scalp and connected to a direct current stimulator with low intensities. Prior investigators have mainly focused on the role of LH in language recovery, wherein the electrode is placed in the left frontal or temporal region. However, in individuals with large lesions involving key language areas like the frontal and temporal cortex, it may be difficult to find viable tissue to stimulate in the LH. This study uses a novel electrode placement for chronic stroke patients with aphasia with large LH lesions. Targeting the intact right cerebellum allows for the possibility of identifying a single target that can be used across groups of people with aphasia with varying lesion sites and size in the LH. Evidence from functional neuroimaging and clinical studies indicate that the right cerebellum is important for both language and cognitive functions.
The investigators will utilize a randomized, double-blind, sham controlled, within-subject crossover trial design. A random subset (half) of participants will be assigned to the "anode" group (Group Anode) and other half will be assigned to the 'cathode' group (Group Cathode). Participants will take part in 2 intervention periods of 15 computerized naming training sessions (3-5 sessions per week), with either tDCS + naming therapy or sham+ naming therapy, separated by 2 months. Detailed language evaluation will take place before, immediately after, 2 weeks and 2 months post-intervention for each condition. The investigators will test the hypothesis that anodal tDCS or cathodal tDCS over the cerebellum and computerized naming therapy is associated with greater gains in accuracy in naming pictures, compared to sham combined with the same computerized naming therapy.
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| tDCS plus computerized naming therapy | Active Comparator | Anodal or cathodal tDCS, 2 milliamps (mA) plus computerized naming treatment for 15 sessions (20 minutes per each 45 minute treatment session) over the course of 3-5 weeks.The electrical current will be administered to the right cerebellum. The stimulation will be delivered at an intensity of 2 mA for a maximum of 20 minutes. Language therapy will be a computer delivered naming +picture matching task. |
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| Sham plus computerized naming therapy | Sham Comparator | Sham tDCS plus computerized naming treatment for 15 sessions (20 minutes per each 45 minute treatment session) over the course of 3-5 weeks. Current will be administered in the in a ramp like fashion for 15-30 seconds but then the current is gradually decreased and drop to 0 mA. Language therapy will be a computer delivered naming +picture matching task. |
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| Anodal or Cathodal tDCS | Device | 2 mA or Anodal or Cathodal tDCS stimulation is induced between 5cm X5 cm saline soaked sponges where one sponge (anode in group anode or cathode in group cathode) is placed on the right cerebellum. The stimulation will be delivered at an intensity of 2 mA in a ramp-like fashion for a maximum of 20 minutes. |
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| Change in Accuracy of Naming Untrained Pictures (Philadelphia Naming Test:PNT) Pre-treatment to Post-treatment | To determine whether tDCS coupled with computerized naming therapy will improve naming performance of participants with post stroke aphasia more effectively than naming therapy alone (i.e., the sham condition).The PNT is a 175-item picture naming test where a person earns one point per each correct answer. Scores range from 0-175 with higher scores associated with better performance. | Before and after 15 sessions (3-5 sessions per week; up to 5 weeks) of treatment. |
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| Change in Accuracy of Naming Untrained Pictures (Philadelphia Naming Test:PNT)Pre-treatment to 2 Weeks Post-treatment. | To determine whether tDCS coupled with computerized naming therapy will improve naming performance of participants with post stroke aphasia more effectively than naming therapy alone (i.e., the sham condition).The PNT is a 175-item picture naming test where a person earns one point per each correct answer. Scores range from 0-175 with higher scores associated with better performance. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Rajani Sebastian, PhD, CCC-SLP | Johns Hopkins University | Principal Investigator |
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| Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Baltimore | Maryland | 21287 | United States |
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| 42369477 | Derived | Sydnor MJ, Johnson MA, Lammers B, Murter JL, Lindquist M, Sebastian R. Investigating naming error patterns after non-invasive brain stimulation and language treatment in persons with aphasia. medRxiv [Preprint]. 2026 Jun 16:2026.06.08.26354856. doi: 10.64898/2026.06.08.26354856. | |
| 41798805 | Derived | Johnson MA, Keser Z, Lammers B, Sydnor MJ, Murter JL, Sadil P, Zhang Y, Desmond JE, Hillis AE, Lindquist MA, Sebastian R. White matter predictors of cerebellar tDCS treatment effects in aphasia rehabilitation. Front Neurol. 2026 Feb 20;17:1659337. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2026.1659337. eCollection 2026. |
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Upon completion of the projects and dissemination of primary study results, the analysis data files will be made available to the public, along with the final version of the study protocol, the data dictionary, and brief instructions ("read me" file). The public use data files and the accompanying documents will be made available through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS).
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3 participants who were randomized did not start the intervention due to the COVID-19 pandemic and 1 did not start due to transportation issues.
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| FG000 | tDCS Plus Computerized Naming Therapy First, Then Sham Plus Computerized Naming Therapy | Anodal or cathodal tDCS, 2 milliamps (mA) plus computerized naming treatment for 15 sessions (20 minutes per each 45 minute treatment session) over the course of 3-5 weeks.The electrical current will be administered to the right cerebellum. The stimulation will be delivered at an intensity of 2 mA for a maximum of 20 minutes. Language therapy will be a computer delivered naming +picture matching task. Anodal or Cathodal tDCS: 2 mA or Anodal or Cathodal tDCS stimulation is induced between 5cm X5 cm saline soaked sponges where one sponge (anode in group anode or cathode in group cathode) is placed on the right cerebellum. The stimulation will be delivered at an intensity of 2 mA in a ramp-like fashion for a maximum of 20 minutes. Computerized naming therapy: Computer delivered naming treatment requires matching (heard and seen being produced by the speaker) with pictures depicting common objects. It is run on a laptop computer with headphones and 2 large response buttons. During treatment, a picture appears on the laptop screen for 2 seconds. Then, a video of the speaker's face below the nose is presented on the screen saying a word that either matches or does not match the picture. The participant is instructed to press a green response button if the word matches the picture and press the red button if the word does not match the picture. Participants switch to the Sham plus computerized naming therapy after this. |
| FG001 | Sham Plus Computerized Naming Therapy First, Then tDCS Plus Computerized Naming Therapy | Sham tDCS plus computerized naming treatment for 15 sessions (20 minutes per each 45-minute treatment session) over the course of 3-5 weeks. Current will be administered in a ramp like fashion for 15-30 seconds but then the current is gradually decreased and drop to 0 mA. Language therapy will be a computer delivered naming +picture matching task. Sham: 2 mA of Anodal or Cathodal tDCS is induced between two 5cm X 5cm saline soaked sponges where one sponge (anode in group Anode and cathode in group Cathode) is placed on the right cerebellum. Ramping up of the current to 2 mA occurs over 15-30 seconds and then the current will be ramped back down to 0 mA in the sham condition. Termination of the stimulation after the ramping up process is generally undetectable, and the brief duration of stimulation yields no functional effects. Computerized naming therapy: Computer delivered naming treatment requires matching with pictures depicting common objects. It is run on a laptop computer with headphones and 2 large response buttons. During treatment, a picture appears on the laptop screen for 2 seconds. Then, a video of the speaker's face below the nose is presented on the screen saying a word that either matches or does not match the picture. The participant is instructed to press a green response button if the word matches the picture and press the red button if the word does not match the picture. Participants then switch to tDCS plus computerized naming therapy after this. |
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| BG000 | All Participants | All participants in this study meant to receive both of the interventions (tDCS and sham) in this cross-over design |
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| Primary | Change in Accuracy of Naming Untrained Pictures (Philadelphia Naming Test:PNT) Pre-treatment to Post-treatment | To determine whether tDCS coupled with computerized naming therapy will improve naming performance of participants with post stroke aphasia more effectively than naming therapy alone (i.e., the sham condition).The PNT is a 175-item picture naming test where a person earns one point per each correct answer. Scores range from 0-175 with higher scores associated with better performance. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. Data was missing for 3 participants for tDCS and 1 participant for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Before and after 15 sessions (3-5 sessions per week; up to 5 weeks) of treatment. |
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| EG000 | tDCS Plus Computerized Naming Therapy | Anodal or cathodal tDCS, 2 milliamps (mA) plus computerized naming treatment for 15 sessions (20 minutes per each 45 minute treatment session) over the course of 3-5 weeks.The electrical current will be administered to the right cerebellum. The stimulation will be delivered at an intensity of 2 mA for a maximum of 20 minutes. Language therapy will be a computer delivered naming +picture matching task. Anodal or Cathodal tDCS: 2 mA or Anodal or Cathodal tDCS stimulation is induced between 5cm X5 cm saline soaked sponges where one sponge (anode in group anode or cathode in group cathode) is placed on the right cerebellum. The stimulation will be delivered at an intensity of 2 mA in a ramp-like fashion for a maximum of 20 minutes. Computerized naming therapy: Computer delivered naming treatment requires matching (heard and seen being produced by the speaker) with pictures depicting common objects. It is run on a laptop computer with headphones and 2 large response buttons. During treatment, a picture appears on the laptop screen for 2 seconds. Then, a video of the speaker's face below the nose is presented on the screen saying a word that either matches or does not match the picture. The participant is instructed to press a green response button if the word matches the picture and press the red button if the word does not match the picture. |
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| Rajani Sebastian, PhD | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | 410-502-5012 | rsebast3@jhmi.edu |
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| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan | Oct 5, 2020 | Feb 23, 2023 | Prot_SAP_001.pdf |
| ICF | No | No | Yes | Informed Consent Form | Oct 18, 2018 | Aug 9, 2019 | ICF_000.pdf |
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| D020521 | Stroke |
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| D002561 | Cerebrovascular Disorders |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| D065908 | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation |
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| D004599 | Electric Stimulation Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D003295 | Convulsive Therapy |
| D013000 | Psychiatric Somatic Therapies |
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| Sham | Device | 2 mA of Anodal tDCS or Cathodal tDCS is induced between two 5cm X 5cn saline soaked sponges where one sponge (anode in group Anode and cathode in group Cathode) is placed on the right cerebellum. Ramping up of the current to 2 mA occurs over 15-30 seconds to allow participants to habituate to the tingling sensation. Then, the current will be ramped back down to 0 mA in the sham condition. Termination of the stimulation after the ramping up process is generally undetectable, and the brief duration of stimulation yields no functional effects. |
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| Computerized naming therapy | Behavioral | Computer delivered naming treatment requires matching (heard and seen being produced by the speaker) with pictures depicting common objects. It is run on a laptop computer with headphones and 2 large response buttons. During treatment, a picture appears on the laptop screen for 2 seconds. Then, a video of the speaker's face below the nose is presented on the screen saying a word that either matches or does not match the picture. The participant is instructed to press a green response button if the word matches the picture and press the red button if the word does not match the picture. |
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| Change in Accuracy of Naming Untrained Pictures (Philadelphia Naming Test:PNT) Pre-treatment to 2 Months Post-treatment. | To determine whether tDCS coupled with computerized naming therapy will improve naming performance of participants with post stroke aphasia more effectively than naming therapy alone (i.e., the sham condition).The PNT is a 175-item picture naming test where a person earns one point per each correct answer. Scores range from 0-175 with higher scores associated with better performance. | Pre-treatment and at 2 months Post-treatment |
| Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Communication Independence Scale Pre-treatment to Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered at Pre- treatment and Post-treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills.The ASHA-FACS Communication Independence scale measures functional communication performance along a continuum of independence, in terms of levels of assistance and/or prompting needed in-order to communicate. The 7-point scale ranges from 1) "does not perform the behavior" to 7) "does perform the behavior". Higher scores means better functional communication independence. of communication independence Scale (CI) | Before and after 15 sessions (3-5 sessions per week; up to 5 weeks) of treatment. |
| Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Communication Independence Scale Pre-treatment to 2 Weeks Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre- treatment and 2 weeks post treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills.The ASHA-FACS Communication Independence scale measures functional communication performance along a continuum of independence, in terms of levels of assistance and/or prompting needed in-order to communicate. The 7-point scale ranges from 1) "does not perform the behavior" to 7) "does perform the behavior". Higher scores means better functional communication independence. | Pre-treatment and at 2 weeks Post-treatment |
| Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Communication Independence Scale Pre-treatment to 2 Months Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre- treatment and 2 months post treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills.The ASHA-FACS Communication Independence scale measures functional communication performance along a continuum of independence, in terms of levels of assistance and/or prompting needed in-order to communicate. The 7-point scale ranges from 1) "does not perform the behavior" to 7) "does perform the behavior". Higher scores means better functional communication independence. | Pre-treatment and at 2 months Post-treatment |
| Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale Pre-treatment to Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre-treatment and post-treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills. The ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale is rated on a 5-point scale reflecting adequacy, appropriateness, and promptness of communication and communication sharing. The 5-point scale ranges from 1) "communication is never relevant/without delay" to 5) "communication is always relevant/ without delay". Higher scores means better functional communication outcome. | Before and after 15 sessions (3-5 sessions per week; up to 5 weeks) of treatment. |
| Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale Pre-Treatment to 2 Week Post-Treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre-treatment and 2 weeks post-treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills. The ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale is rated on a 5-point scale reflecting adequacy, appropriateness, and promptness of communication and communication sharing. The 5-point scale ranges from 1) "communication is never relevant/without delay" to 5) "communication is always relevant/ without delay". Higher scores means better functional communication outcome. | Pre-treatment and at 2 weeks Post-treatment |
| Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale Pre-treatment to 2 Months Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre-treatment and 2 months post-treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills. The ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale is rated on a 5-point scale reflecting adequacy, appropriateness, and promptness of communication and communication sharing. The 5-point scale ranges from 1) "communication is never relevant/without delay" to 5) "communication is always relevant/ without delay". Higher scores means better functional communication outcome. | Pre-treatment and at 2 months Post-treatment |
| Change in Discourse Ability Pre-treatment to Post-treatment. | The investigators will record the administration of the Cinderella Story Discourse Analysis task to compare changes in core production of words from pre-treatment to post-treatment. The investigators will transcribe the story told by participants at pre and post-treatment and count the total number of words produced on a Core Lexicon checklist. There are 95 words on the Core Lexicon checklist which conveys the story of Cinderella. A person earns one point for each word produced from the checklist when telling the story. Production scores range from 0-95 with higher scores associated with better performance on this discourse task. | Before and after 15 sessions (3-5 sessions per week; up to 5 weeks) of treatment |
| Change in Discourse Ability Pre- Treatment to 2 Weeks Post-treatment. | The investigators will record the administration of the Cinderella Story Discourse Analysis task to compare changes in core production of words from pre- treatment to 2 weeks post treatment. The investigators will transcribe the story told by participants at pre and post-treatment and count the total number of words produced on a Core Lexicon checklist. There are 95 words on the Core Lexicon checklist which conveys the story of Cinderella. A person earns one point for each word produced from the checklist when telling the story. Production scores range from 0-95 with higher scores associated with better performance on this discourse task. | Pre-treatment and at 2 weeks Post-treatment |
| Change in Discourse Ability Pre-treatment to 2 Months Post-treatment. | The investigators will record the administration of the Cinderella Story Discourse Analysis task to compare changes in core production of words from Pre-treatment to 2 months Post-treatment. The investigators will transcribe the story told by participants at pre and 2 months post-treatment and count the total number of words produced on a Core Lexicon checklist. There are 95 words on the Core Lexicon checklist which conveys the story of Cinderella. A person earns one point for each word produced from the checklist when telling the story. Production scores range from 0-95 with higher scores associated with better performance on this discourse task. | Pre-treatment and at 2 months Post-treatment |
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| OG001 | Sham Plus Computerized Naming Therapy | Sham tDCS plus computerized naming treatment for 15 sessions (20 minutes per each 45 minute treatment session) over the course of 3-5 weeks. Current will be administered in the in a ramp like fashion for 15-30 seconds but then the current is gradually decreased and drop to 0 mA. Language therapy will be a computer delivered naming +picture matching task. Sham: 2 mA of Anodal tDCS or Cathodal tDCS is induced between two 5cm X 5cn saline soaked sponges where one sponge (anode in group Anode and cathode in group Cathode) is placed on the right cerebellum. Ramping up of the current to 2 mA occurs over 15-30 seconds, then, the current will be ramped back down to 0 mA in the sham condition. Termination of the stimulation after the ramping up process is generally undetectable, and the brief duration of stimulation yields no functional effects. Computerized naming therapy: Computer delivered naming treatment requires matching (heard and seen being produced by the speaker) with pictures depicting common objects. It is run on a laptop computer with headphones and 2 large response buttons. During treatment, a picture appears on the laptop screen for 2 seconds. Then, a video of the speaker's face below the nose is presented on the screen saying a word that either matches or does not match the picture. The participant is instructed to press a green response button if the word matches the picture and press the red button if the word does not match the picture. |
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| Secondary | Change in Accuracy of Naming Untrained Pictures (Philadelphia Naming Test:PNT)Pre-treatment to 2 Weeks Post-treatment. | To determine whether tDCS coupled with computerized naming therapy will improve naming performance of participants with post stroke aphasia more effectively than naming therapy alone (i.e., the sham condition).The PNT is a 175-item picture naming test where a person earns one point per each correct answer. Scores range from 0-175 with higher scores associated with better performance. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. Data was missing for 5 participants for the tDCS and 4 participants for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Pre-treatment and at 2 weeks Post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Change in Accuracy of Naming Untrained Pictures (Philadelphia Naming Test:PNT) Pre-treatment to 2 Months Post-treatment. | To determine whether tDCS coupled with computerized naming therapy will improve naming performance of participants with post stroke aphasia more effectively than naming therapy alone (i.e., the sham condition).The PNT is a 175-item picture naming test where a person earns one point per each correct answer. Scores range from 0-175 with higher scores associated with better performance. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 5 participants for tDCS and 3 for sham. | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Pre-treatment and at 2 months Post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Communication Independence Scale Pre-treatment to Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered at Pre- treatment and Post-treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills.The ASHA-FACS Communication Independence scale measures functional communication performance along a continuum of independence, in terms of levels of assistance and/or prompting needed in-order to communicate. The 7-point scale ranges from 1) "does not perform the behavior" to 7) "does perform the behavior". Higher scores means better functional communication independence. of communication independence Scale (CI) | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 3 participants for tDCS and 1 participant for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Before and after 15 sessions (3-5 sessions per week; up to 5 weeks) of treatment. |
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| Secondary | Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Communication Independence Scale Pre-treatment to 2 Weeks Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre- treatment and 2 weeks post treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills.The ASHA-FACS Communication Independence scale measures functional communication performance along a continuum of independence, in terms of levels of assistance and/or prompting needed in-order to communicate. The 7-point scale ranges from 1) "does not perform the behavior" to 7) "does perform the behavior". Higher scores means better functional communication independence. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 5 participants for tDCS and 3 for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Pre-treatment and at 2 weeks Post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Communication Independence Scale Pre-treatment to 2 Months Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre- treatment and 2 months post treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills.The ASHA-FACS Communication Independence scale measures functional communication performance along a continuum of independence, in terms of levels of assistance and/or prompting needed in-order to communicate. The 7-point scale ranges from 1) "does not perform the behavior" to 7) "does perform the behavior". Higher scores means better functional communication independence. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 6 participants for tDCS and 3 participants for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Pre-treatment and at 2 months Post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale Pre-treatment to Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre-treatment and post-treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills. The ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale is rated on a 5-point scale reflecting adequacy, appropriateness, and promptness of communication and communication sharing. The 5-point scale ranges from 1) "communication is never relevant/without delay" to 5) "communication is always relevant/ without delay". Higher scores means better functional communication outcome. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 3 participants for tDCS and 1 participant for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Before and after 15 sessions (3-5 sessions per week; up to 5 weeks) of treatment. |
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| Secondary | Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale Pre-Treatment to 2 Week Post-Treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre-treatment and 2 weeks post-treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills. The ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale is rated on a 5-point scale reflecting adequacy, appropriateness, and promptness of communication and communication sharing. The 5-point scale ranges from 1) "communication is never relevant/without delay" to 5) "communication is always relevant/ without delay". Higher scores means better functional communication outcome. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 5 participants for tDCS and 3 participants for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Pre-treatment and at 2 weeks Post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Change in Functional Communication Skills on the ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale Pre-treatment to 2 Months Post-treatment | The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS) will be administered pre-treatment and 2 months post-treatment to evaluate changes in functional communication skills. The ASHA-FACS Qualitative Dimensions of Communication Scale is rated on a 5-point scale reflecting adequacy, appropriateness, and promptness of communication and communication sharing. The 5-point scale ranges from 1) "communication is never relevant/without delay" to 5) "communication is always relevant/ without delay". Higher scores means better functional communication outcome. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 6 participants for tDCS and 3 participants for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Pre-treatment and at 2 months Post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Change in Discourse Ability Pre-treatment to Post-treatment. | The investigators will record the administration of the Cinderella Story Discourse Analysis task to compare changes in core production of words from pre-treatment to post-treatment. The investigators will transcribe the story told by participants at pre and post-treatment and count the total number of words produced on a Core Lexicon checklist. There are 95 words on the Core Lexicon checklist which conveys the story of Cinderella. A person earns one point for each word produced from the checklist when telling the story. Production scores range from 0-95 with higher scores associated with better performance on this discourse task. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 9 participants for tDCS and 4 participants for sham. | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Before and after 15 sessions (3-5 sessions per week; up to 5 weeks) of treatment |
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| Secondary | Change in Discourse Ability Pre- Treatment to 2 Weeks Post-treatment. | The investigators will record the administration of the Cinderella Story Discourse Analysis task to compare changes in core production of words from pre- treatment to 2 weeks post treatment. The investigators will transcribe the story told by participants at pre and post-treatment and count the total number of words produced on a Core Lexicon checklist. There are 95 words on the Core Lexicon checklist which conveys the story of Cinderella. A person earns one point for each word produced from the checklist when telling the story. Production scores range from 0-95 with higher scores associated with better performance on this discourse task. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 9 participants for tDCS and sham. | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Pre-treatment and at 2 weeks Post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Change in Discourse Ability Pre-treatment to 2 Months Post-treatment. | The investigators will record the administration of the Cinderella Story Discourse Analysis task to compare changes in core production of words from Pre-treatment to 2 months Post-treatment. The investigators will transcribe the story told by participants at pre and 2 months post-treatment and count the total number of words produced on a Core Lexicon checklist. There are 95 words on the Core Lexicon checklist which conveys the story of Cinderella. A person earns one point for each word produced from the checklist when telling the story. Production scores range from 0-95 with higher scores associated with better performance on this discourse task. | Completers sample. Missing data is not imputed. The data was missing for 12 participants for tDCS and 9 participants for sham | Posted | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | score on a scale | Pre-treatment and at 2 months Post-treatment |
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| EG001 | Sham Plus Computerized Naming Therapy | Sham tDCS plus computerized naming treatment for 15 sessions (20 minutes per each 45 minute treatment session) over the course of 3-5 weeks. Current will be administered in the in a ramp like fashion for 15-30 seconds but then the current is gradually decreased and drop to 0 mA. Language therapy will be a computer delivered naming +picture matching task. Sham: 2 mA of Anodal tDCS or Cathodal tDCS is induced between two 5cm X 5cn saline soaked sponges where one sponge (anode in group Anode and cathode in group Cathode) is placed on the right cerebellum. Ramping up of the current to 2 mA occurs over 15-30 seconds, and the current will be ramped back down to 0 mA in the sham condition. Termination of the stimulation after the ramping up process is generally undetectable, and the brief duration of stimulation yields no functional effects. Computerized naming therapy: Computer delivered naming treatment requires matching (heard and seen being produced by the speaker) with pictures depicting common objects. It is run on a laptop computer with headphones and 2 large response buttons. During treatment, a picture appears on the laptop screen for 2 seconds. Then, a video of the speaker's face below the nose is presented on the screen saying a word that either matches or does not match the picture. The participant is instructed to press a green response button if the word matches the picture and press the red button if the word does not match the picture. | 0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 9 | 24 |
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| Application site burning | General disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Application site tingling | General disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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