This study is looking at whether combining a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with speech therapy can improve speech after a stroke. tDCS uses a low-intensity electrical current delivered to the scalp. Researchers want to see if this combination helps people with apraxia of speech (difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed for speech) after a stroke. They will measure changes in speech accuracy from the beginning to six months after treatment. To join, you need to be right-handed, speak only English, have had a single stroke in the left side of your brain at least six months ago, and have a diagnosis of apraxia of speech. The study plans to enroll 24 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study will involve 24 participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to different starting times for their treatment phases.

What's involved

Participants will have baseline sessions, followed by treatment phases. Speech accuracy will be recorded at the beginning and six months after treatment.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Speech accuracy will be measured at six months after treatment.

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