Abstract #140: BDNF Genotype and tDCS Interaction in Aphasia Therapy

Introduction: Using a double blinded randomized controlled trial, we evaluated the extent to which brain stimulation (anodal transcranial direct current stimulation [A-tDCS]) applied during speech therapy, was a futile adjunctive intervention to improve speech production (naming) in individuals with chronic post-stroke aphasia. This futility design evaluated a null hypothesis of 'A-tDCS results in better treatment outcome than sham tDCS.'

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - January 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Julius Fridriksson, Jordan Elm, Brielle C. Stark, Alexandra Basilakos, Chris Rorden, Souvik Sen, Mark George, Leonardo Bonilha Source Type: research