VR and Scrip Training of PWA, Randomized Controlled Trial

Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Dec 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying new ways to help people who have trouble speaking after a stroke, a condition called aphasia. The researchers want to find out if using a computerized script training program can improve the ability of Cantonese-speaking individuals to communicate verbally and also enhance their nonverbal thinking skills. Additionally, they are exploring whether virtual reality (VR) can make these improvements even better.

To participate in this trial, people need to be between 30 and 80 years old, have had a stroke more than six months ago, and be fluent in Cantonese. They should not have other serious brain conditions or significant speech issues. If eligible, participants will engage in training sessions that may involve both script training and VR experiences. It's important to note that the trial is not yet recruiting participants, and those who experience problems like nausea or headaches with VR will not be able to join.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. a stroke onset more than six months, with an Aphasia Quotient (AQ) below 96.4, as evaluated by the Cantonese version of Western Aphasia Battery (CAB; Yiu, 1992),
• • 2. premorbid fluent Cantonese speakers,
• • 3. aged between 30 and 80 years,
• • 4. no reported progressive neurogenic disorders such as dementia or Parkinson's disease,
• • 5. no motor speech disorders of moderate to severe level, and
• • 6. normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing functions
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. concurrent participation in other aphasia treatment trials, and
• • 2. incompatibility with immersive VR exposure such as complains of nausea, headache, or other severe discomforts during trial use of a head-mounted device during screening.