Stroke Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People aged between 35 and 75 years old (including those who are exactly 35 or 75).
• People who have been diagnosed with an acute ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel) affecting the left side of the brain, where the stroke occurred at least 15 days ago but no more than 3 months ago.
• People whose stroke has caused a language problem called aphasia, confirmed by a specific Chinese language test (the Chinese version of the Western Aphasia Battery), with a score below 93.8.
• People who are experiencing their first-ever stroke.
• People whose language ability was normal before their stroke, whose native language is Chinese, and who have had at least 6 years of formal education.
• People who understand what the trial involves and have signed a consent form agreeing to take part.

Who may not be able to join:

• People with severe difficulty speaking clearly due to muscle or movement problems (severe dysarthria), based on a specific score on a standard stroke scale.
• People whose aphasia (language difficulty) was caused by something other than a single-sided stroke — for example, strokes on both sides of the brain, a brain tumour, a head injury, Parkinson's disease, or motor neuron disease.
• People who have an implanted electronic device such as a heart pacemaker or cochlear implant, any metal objects in the body, or who cannot have an MRI scan for any reason (such as claustrophobia), or who cannot receive a type of brain stimulation treatment called TMS.
• People with a history of epilepsy (seizures).
• People with serious, uncontrolled illness affecting the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, or other major organs, as confirmed by medical tests.
• People who have a reduced level of consciousness, based on a specific score on a standard stroke scale.
• People with very high blood pressure that is dangerously difficult to control (malignant hypertension).
• People with a serious illness such as cancer, where life expectancy is estimated to be less than one year.
• People with severe hearing loss, severe vision problems, severe difficulties with memory or thinking, or who are otherwise unable to participate in the trial activities.
• People with severe depression, severe anxiety, or another diagnosed mental health condition that would prevent them from completing the trial.
• People who have received brain stimulation treatments (such as TMS or transcranial electrical stimulation) within the 3 months before joining the trial.
• People with a history of alcohol dependence, drug misuse, or other substance misuse.
• People whom the research team determines are unsuitable for the trial for any other medical reason.
• People who would be unable to attend all required follow-up visits due to where they live or other practical reasons.
• Women who are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or who are planning to become pregnant or may become pregnant during the trial.
• People who are currently enrolled in another clinical trial.

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.