Treatments of Acquired Apraxia of Speech (Apraxia)
Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech, Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Aphasia focused on measuring speech, speech therapy, apraxia of speech
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must have acquired apraxia of speech that occurred following a stroke or other brain injury.
- Must be at least 6 months post-onset of brain injury.
- May have aphasia.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of drug or alcohol abuse.
- History of mental illness.
- Neurological condition other than that which resulted in apraxia of speech.
Sites / Locations
- VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
SPT-B then SPT-R
SPT-R then SPT-B
Participants first received Sound Production Treatment - Blocked (SPT-B) for 20 treatment sessions spanning approximately 7 weeks. After a washout period of 2 weeks, they then received Sound Production Treatment - Random (SPT-R) for 20 treatment sessions. Follow-up measures were conducted at 2, 6, and 10 weeks following the end of all treatment.
Participants first received Sound Production Treatment - Random (SPT-R) for 20 treatment sessions spanning approximately 7 weeks. After a washout period of 2 weeks, they then received Sound Production Treatment - Blocked (SPT-B) for 20 treatment sessions. Follow-up measures were conducted at 2, 6, and 10 weeks following the end of all treatment.