Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Does Not Improve Language Outcome in Subacute Poststroke Aphasia [Brief Report]

Background and Purpose—The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on word-finding treatment outcome in subacute poststroke aphasia.Methods—In this multi-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial with 6-month follow-up, we included 58 patients with subacute aphasia (

Source: Stroke - March 26, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Kerstin Spielmann, W. Mieke E. van de Sandt-Koenderman, Majanka H. Heijenbrok-Kal, Gerard M. Ribbers Tags: Clinical Studies, Rehabilitation, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Neurostimulation Brief Reports Source Type: research