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Aphasia Clinical Trial in Columbia, SC

Access cutting-edge aphasia treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Columbia. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Columbia

    Convenient for SC residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Columbia site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Aphasia Study in Columbia

In this project, the investigators will investigate the effects of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), escitalopram, on augmenting language therapy effectiveness, as measured by naming untrained pictures and describing pictures, in individuals with aphasia in the acute and subacute post stroke period (i.e., within three months post stroke).

Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must have sustained an acute ischemic left hemisphere stroke.
Participants must be fluent speakers of English by self-report.
Participants must be capable of giving informed consent or indicating a legally authorized representative to provide informed consent.
Participants must be age 18 or older.
Participants must be within 5 days of onset of stroke.
Participants must be pre-morbidly right-handed by self-report.
Participants must have an aphasia diagnosis as confirmed by the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (Aphasia Quotient \< 93.8).

Exclusion Criteria

Previous neurological disease affecting the brain including previous symptomatic stroke
Diagnosis of schizophrenia, autism, or other psychiatric or neurological condition that affects naming/language
A history of additional risk factors for torsades de pointes (TdP; e.g., heart failure, hypokalemia, family history of Long QT Syndrome)
Current severe depression, defined as a scor

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Columbia?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT03843463) has an active research site in Columbia, SC that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Aphasia Treatment Options in Columbia, SC

If you're searching for aphasia treatment options in Columbia, SC, this clinical trial (NCT03843463) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Columbia research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced aphasia specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

Looking for more options? Browse all aphasia clinical trials near you to find additional studies recruiting in your area.

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