Superiority Trial of Aphasia-focused Rehabilitation with tDCS Stimulation

Date Added
November 6th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00147406
Researcher
Janina Wilmskoetter

List of Studies


Keywords
Language, Stroke Recovery
Summary

The purpose of this study to help us understand if adding transcranial Direct Current
Stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, to Speech Therapy
improves language recovery in people with Broca's aphasia and is more effective than Speech Therapy alone.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Stephanie Cute
843-792-7049
cute@musc.edu

Longitudinal assessment of age-related swallowing changes and potential biological correlates

Date Added
April 7th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00149182
Researcher
Janina Wilmskoetter

List of Studies


Keywords
Aging, Disease Prevention, Healthy Volunteer Studies
Summary

This study will examine the factors that contribute to changes in swallowing as people age. Over the next ten years, researchers will follow healthy adults (age 18 and older) to see if swallowing becomes more difficult with age. They will also look at whether changes in the brain, thinking skills, and body chemistry are connected to swallowing problems. The information from this study may help doctors find ways to address problems such as choking or aspiration pneumonia in older adults.

Participants can change their mind and stop participating at any time, for any reason. Leaving the study will not affect any benefits or care they are entitled to.

If you would like to learn more, please contact the study team.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Janina Wilmskoetter
843-548-1053
wilmskoe@musc.edu



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