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NCT02514044 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Dextroamphetamine and tDCS to Improve the Fluency

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
10
Enrollment target

NCT02514044: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

NCT02514044 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02514044, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
10 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The proposed study aims to evaluate safety and efficacy of combined dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with melodic intonation therapy (MIT) for treatment of aphasia after stroke. The target population is patients with chronic speech deficits due to a left hemisphere non-hemorrhagic stroke. Findings from this proposed project will help in the design of future larger studies.The safety phase will use cross-over, placebo controlled and single-blinded design. 10 participants with post stroke chronic non-fluent aphasia will undergo two experiments. To study the safety and effect of combined dextroamphetamine, tDCS and MIT therapy the study will use a parallel-groups, randomized, sham and placebo controlled, and double-blinded design in which 48 participants with post stroke chronic non-fluent aphasia will be randomly assigned to receive either 1) dextroamphetamine therapy with active stimulation, 2) placebo medication with active stimulation, 3) dextroamphetamine therapy with sham stimulation or 4) placebo medication with sham stimulation for the same duration.

Primary Outcome

The score on the Language Quotient of the Western Aphasia Battery ranges between 0-100. Higher scores indicate better performance. Below, percent change in the score is reported.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DEVICE Sham tDCS
  • DEVICE Active tDCS
  • BEHAVIORAL Speech Therapy
  • DRUG Dexedrine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 10 participants
Start Date 2015-03
Est. Completion 2015-12
Phase Phase 2

What the finished NCT02514044 record still lists

NCT02514044 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 5 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02514044 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02514044 about?

NCT02514044 is a clinical study titled "Dextroamphetamine and tDCS to Improve the Fluency". The proposed study aims to evaluate safety and efficacy of combined dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with melodic intonation therapy (MIT) for treatment of aphasia after stroke. The target population is patients with chronic speech deficits due to a le...

What is the current status of trial NCT02514044?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2015-03. Estimated completion is 2015-12.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02514044?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Sham tDCS (DEVICE), Active tDCS (DEVICE), Speech Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Dexedrine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02514044?

This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02514044's enrollment target sits among peer trials

10 1968th of 2000 higher than 12 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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