Gentle ear nerve stimulation to help speech recovery in aphasia and apraxia of speech
Tests ear-based vagus nerve stimulation for speech problems after stroke or brain injury.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: taVNS for Speech and Language Recovery in Aphasia
Key facts
- Where
- Jacksonville, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT07563387, who can take part
Where in United States
- Brooks Rehabilitation Clinical Research CenterJacksonville, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Florida
- Trial code
- NCT07563387
- Record updated
- 4 May 2026
- Original description
The goal of this research study is to evaluate a novel approach to improving speech recovery in those with acquired apraxia of speech. We will enroll participants with apraxia of speech resulting from stroke or brain injury to complete several tasks and intervention. Testing will take place four times over the course of the study and intervention will take place 5 days a week for 16 weeks. Overall, you can expect to spend up to 17 weeks participating in this study.Read full original descriptionShow less
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Language Recovery in Aphasia
The goal of this research study is to evaluate a novel approach to improving speech recovery in those with acquired apraxia of speech. We will enroll participants with apraxia of speech resulting from stroke or brain injury to complete several tasks and intervention. Testing will take place four times over the course of the study and intervention will take place 5 days a week for 16 weeks. Overall, you can expect to spend up to 17 weeks participating in this study.
Inclusion: Adults between 18-80; Native speakers of English or simultaneous bilinguals; At least 6 months post stroke or TBI; Diagnosed production type aphasia or apraxia of speech.
Exclusion: Medications that influence key neurotransmitters; Additional cognitive or neurological impairments (Autism, schizophrenia, seizures, etc); Language comprehension deficits.