Evaluation of the Effects of Response Elaboration Training for Aphasia
Aphasia, Language Disorders, Speech Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Aphasia focused on measuring Aphasia, Language Therapy, Rehabilitation of speech and language disorders, Speech-language pathology
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of moderate to severe nonfluent or fluent aphasia Nonverbal intelligence within normal limits Auditory and visual acuity adequate for experimental tasks 6 months post-onset of single, focal brain injury (e.g., stroke) Exclusion Criteria: Previous history of therapy with RET Diagnosed psychological disorder other than depression Neurological condition other than that which resulted in aphasia History of alcohol or substance abuse Non-native English speaker Premorbid history of speech/language disorder
Sites / Locations
- VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
Arm 1
Single subject design - participant receives three administrations of the same treatment