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Conversation Group Treatment for Aphasia: Does it Work?
NCT05113160 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The proposed research will test the efficacy of group conversation treatment for people with aphasia and explore whether the effects of treatment differ as a result of the following factors: 1. Group size: Do large groups of 6-8 people with aphasia or dyads of 2 people with aphasia demonstrate different levels of improvement with this treatment? 2. Group composition: Do effects of conversation group treatment differ if the groups include members with similar or different types of aphasia? 3. Aphasia severity: Do effects of conversation group treatment differ if the individuals within the group have mild-moderate or moderate-severe profiles of aphasia? Treatment sessions will occur in groups of 6-8 people with aphasia or with 2 people with aphasia. During treatment sessions, discourse will be facilitated on a focused set of every day topics, such as current events or travel. Linguistic and multi modal cueing hierarchies will be tailored to individual client goals and used to maximize communication success. The prediction is that conversation treatment is an effective method for improving communication in people with aphasia, but that specific benefits may differ based on variables such as group size, group composition, and aphasia severity. The results will help inform best practices for aphasia treatment and refine a hypothesized model about the mechanisms underlying conversation treatment.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Conversation Treatment for Aphasia
Study Locations (3)
Massachusetts
- Boston University - Charles River Campus — Boston
New Jersey
- Adler Aphasia Center — Maywood
Pennsylvania
- Temple University — Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 162 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-04-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05113160
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05113160 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 162 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston University Charles River Campus, which has 148 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Aphasia, Acquired appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Conversation Treatment for Aphasia is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05113160 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05113160 about?
NCT05113160 is a clinical study titled "Conversation Group Treatment for Aphasia: Does it Work?". The proposed research will test the efficacy of group conversation treatment for people with aphasia and explore whether the effects of treatment differ as a result of the following factors: 1. Group size: Do large groups of 6-8 people with aphasia or dyads of 2 people with aphasia demonstrate diff...
What is the current status of trial NCT05113160?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 162 participants. The study started on 2022-04-15. Estimated completion is 2026-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT05113160 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Aphasia, Acquired. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05113160?
The interventions under investigation include: Conversation Treatment for Aphasia (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05113160?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus, which has 148 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05113160 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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