Sentence Treatment for Aphasia Recovery (STAR)

J
Jiyeon Lee

Primary Investigator

Sentence Treatment for Aphasia Recovery (STAR)
Recruiting
21 years - 85 years
All
Phase N/A
20 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

Why is this study being done?

The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a new aphasia treatment focusing on the ability to understand and produce sentences and stories.  
 

Who can take part?

People with aphasia following a left hemisphere stroke.

 

Detailed description of study

What will happen during the study?

  • Participants will complete up to 30 visits (around 2 hours each), including eligibility & follow-up testing sessions.  
  • Participants may complete study visits in-person at Purdue University (West Lafayette campus) OR online at home (via secure Zoom).
  • During the study visits, participants will be asked to complete a set of tasks, such as describing pictures they see on the computer screen, reading and/or repeating sentences and stories.  All tasks are non-invasive.
  • The study duration will be about 4-5 months, depending on the number of sessions needed. 

Incentive/compensation

  • For each eligibility testing session, the participant will be paid $20.
  • If participants are eligible for the treatment study & complete the entire treatment study, they will receive a total of $200 paid out in increments during study.  
  • For in-person participants, payment will be made in cash or gift cards depending on participant’s preference.
  • For remote participation, participants will be paid out via gift cards. 

How do I participate? 

  • Click on the button "Contact a Study Center" & complete a short prescreener

     

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Aphasia
  • Age: 21 years - 85 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • 21-85 years old
  • aphasia following left hemisphere stroke
  • Native speaker of North American English
  • Normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision
  • If completing virtually, a stable internet connection is required via laptop or desktop computer (cannot complete via iPad or tablet)
Exclusion Criteria:
  • History of other neurological disease (Parkinson's disease, dementia, etc.)
  • Cannot be actively participating in Speech Therapy throughout the entire study period 
 

Online study
Updated on 19 Jun 2025. Study ID: 2023-401 (PURDUE)

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