tDCS & Language Recovery After Stroke

Objective

Clinical Trial Details

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a nonsignificant risk device by the FDA, a form of non-invasive brain stimulation, is available at Burke Rehabilitation which may help individuals improve their speech after a stroke. Qualifying participants receive up to 24 speech therapy sessions over a 4-to-6-month period. 

Principal Investigator(s)

New York University Lead Investigator: Dr. Adam Buchwald

Burke Rehabilitation Lead Investigator: Dr. Erika Trovato

Sponsor(s)

New York University (NYU)

Do I Qualify?

You may qualify if:

• You had a single stroke on the left side of your brain at least 6 months ago
• You are right-handed
• You have apraxia of speech (AOS)
• English is your main language
• You can travel to Burke Outpatient in White Plains, NY, at least 3 times a week

Contact

Email Burke Rehabilitation at Burkeclinicalresearch@burke.org

Location

Burke Rehabilitation
785 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605