Modulating sentence comprehension in people with aphasia through anodal tDCS: A double-blind randomized cross-over study.
Giulia Gilardone, Mauro Viganò, Alessia Monti et al.
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In 30 seconds
This double-blind randomized cross-over study examined the impact of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (AtDCS) combined with speech-language therapy on sentence comprehension in eight individuals with chronic nonfluent agrammatic aphasia. Results indicated that AtDCS led to greater improvements in sentence comprehension, particularly for complex structures, compared to sham stimulation, highlighting its potential as an adjunctive treatment in aphasia rehabilitation.
Key findings
- Both AtDCS and sham conditions showed significant pre-to-post improvements in sentence comprehension.
- AtDCS produced greater gains in comprehension of syntactically complex structures compared to sham.
- Only the AtDCS condition resulted in significant improvements in self-perceived comprehension abilities on the CETI.
Why it matters
Enhancing sentence comprehension in individuals with aphasia can significantly improve their communication abilities and quality of life. This study suggests that integrating AtDCS with traditional therapy may offer a promising approach to rehabilitation.