Post-Stroke Fatigue Research Study
Researchers at Syracuse University are studying how Pre-Frontal tDCS, a safe brain stimulation, can help reduce post-stroke fatigue and improve language and attention in people with aphasia. The study, in partnership with the University of Michigan, combines tDCS with speech therapy to explore its benefits for stroke recovery.
Fast Facts
See if the person you are caring for qualifies:
Experiencing Fatigue After A Stroke
18+
Years Old
Experience Language Difficulties
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Syracuse, NY
Study Background
Syracuse University researchers are testing Pre-Frontal tDCS, a brain stimulation technique, to reduce stroke fatigue and improve language and focus in aphasia, in collaboration with the University of Michigan.
After a stroke, many people experience fatigue, difficulty with language, and trouble focusing, which can significantly impact their daily lives. To help address these challenges, researchers are exploring a treatment called Pre-Frontal tDCS. This non-invasive brain stimulation technique uses a small electrical current to stimulate the brain in a safe way. The goal of the study is to see if tDCS, when combined with speech and language therapy, can help reduce post-stroke fatigue and improve language and attention in people with aphasia, a condition that affects communication.
The research study, led by the Syracuse University Aphasia Lab in New York and the University of Michigan Aphasia Program, is recruiting participants to test the effects of this treatment. Participants will receive tDCS while undergoing speech and language therapy. This study aims to better understand how this brain stimulation can assist in stroke recovery, specifically in improving the ability to communicate and stay focused, helping individuals regain more independence and quality of life.
Study Background
Syracuse University researchers are testing Pre-Frontal tDCS, a brain stimulation technique, to reduce stroke fatigue and improve language and focus in aphasia, in collaboration with the University of Michigan.
After a stroke, many people experience fatigue, difficulty with language, and trouble focusing, which can significantly impact their daily lives. To help address these challenges, researchers are exploring a treatment called Pre-Frontal tDCS. This non-invasive brain stimulation technique uses a small electrical current to stimulate the brain in a safe way. The goal of the study is to see if tDCS, when combined with speech and language therapy, can help reduce post-stroke fatigue and improve language and attention in people with aphasia, a condition that affects communication.
The research study, led by the Syracuse University Aphasia Lab in New York and the University of Michigan Aphasia Program, is recruiting participants to test the effects of this treatment. Participants will receive tDCS while undergoing speech and language therapy. This study aims to better understand how this brain stimulation can assist in stroke recovery, specifically in improving the ability to communicate and stay focused, helping individuals regain more independence and quality of life.
Additional Information
This study is being done to explore how Pre-Frontal tDCS, a safe brain stimulation technique, can reduce post-stroke fatigue and improve language and attention in people with aphasia, aiding in their recovery.
You/the person you care for may qualify for this study if the following criteria are met:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Experiencing fatigue after a stroke
- Have difficulty understanding or producing language (aphasia)
- Ages 18+
Once enrolled, this study involves:
Online Screening: A brief screening procedure, lasting about 5-10 minutes, will be completed online.
Language and Cognitive Testing: A 2-hour session to assess language and cognitive abilities, either online or in person.
Pre-Treatment Testing: A 2-hour testing session in person to collect data before starting the treatment.
Treatment Sessions: 10 treatment sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, where brain stimulation (tDCS) is paired with language or attention therapy, all in person.
Post-Treatment Testing: A 2-hour testing session to be completed within one week after the last treatment session, in person.
Follow-Up Testing: A final 2-hour testing session, to be completed 3 months after the last treatment session, in person.
Eligible participants will be compensated a gift card up to $200 for completion of the study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.