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NCT06968663 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation + Language Therapy to Treat Subacute Aphasia

A Phase 2 study of Stroke and Aphasia, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
63
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06968663: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Stroke and Aphasia, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

NCT06968663 is a Phase 2 study of Stroke and Aphasia that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 63 participants, below the 12,016-participant average among 454 other Stroke trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06968663, a Phase 2 study of Stroke and Aphasia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
63 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) combined with modified Constraint Induced Language Therapy (mCILT) is an effective treatment for aphasia when delivered in the subacute stage after stroke. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. Can TMS combined with mCILT improve overall speech? 2. Can we identify specific behavioral and biological characteristics that would benefit most from the TMS and mCILT treatment? Researchers will compare real TMS to sham (fake) TMS to see whether TMS can treat subacute aphasia. Importantly, this trial will use electric field guided TMS to identify optimal and individualized stimulation intensity and site targeting. Participants will: * Complete a screening and medical intake to determine eligibility * Undergo MRI scans * Participate in 10 consecutive sessions (Monday-Friday) of TMS and mCILT treatment * Complete follow-up assessments immediately and 4 months after treatment

Primary Outcome

Change in performance on the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB-AQ score). WAB AQ Score is out of 100, where a higher score means less language impairment.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  • BEHAVIORAL Modified Constraint Induced Language Therapy (mCILT)

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 63 participants
Start Date 2024-08-01
Est. Completion 2029-07-31
Phase Phase 2
University of Pennsylvania

1,423 total trials

What NCT06968663 shows while recruiting

NCT06968663 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 63 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 12,016-participant average among 454 other Stroke trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Stroke appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is the first listed.

NCT06968663 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06968663 about?

NCT06968663 is a clinical study titled "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation + Language Therapy to Treat Subacute Aphasia". The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) combined with modified Constraint Induced Language Therapy (mCILT) is an effective treatment for aphasia when delivered in the subacute stage after stroke. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1...

What is the current status of trial NCT06968663?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 63 participants. The study started on 2024-08-01. Estimated completion is 2029-07-31.

What conditions does trial NCT06968663 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Stroke, Aphasia, Aphasia Following Cerebral Infarction.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06968663?

The interventions under investigation include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (DEVICE), Modified Constraint Induced Language Therapy (mCILT) (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06968663?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06968663 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT06968663's enrollment target sits among peer trials

63 201st of 454 higher than 252 of 454 other Stroke trials

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

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