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Theory-Driven Treatment of Language and Cognitive Processes in Aphasia
Sponsor: Temple University
Summary
The aim of this research is to translate a theory of the cognitive relationship between verbal short--term memory (STM) and word processing impairments in aphasia to treatment approaches for language impairment in aphasia. It has been proposed that the co-occurrence of these impairments is due to a disruption of cognitive processes that support both abilities: maintenance of activated semantic and phonological representations of words, hereafter the 'activation--maintenance hypothesis'. This hypothesis will be tested in the context of a treatment approach that aims to improve word processing and verbal STM abilities. The grant supporting this work has ended. therefore, participants are entered into the study by invitation only.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
130
Start Date
2014-03
Completion Date
2025-11-30
Last Updated
2024-04-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Word repetition after a time delay.
This is a behavioral intervention, Word repetition after a time delay. Individuals listen to words and repeat them after 5 or 10 seconds.
Locations (1)
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States