The Effect of Mindfulness Exercises on Confrontation Naming of Adults with Aphasia (Virtual Study via Zoom)

Study Description:
Research shows that aphasia affects the naming skills of people and there is limited research regarding mindfulness exercises on the naming skills of those with aphasia. This investigation aims to determine the effect of mindfulness exercises on naming in adults with aphasia. This study will occur online via Zoom.
Aphasia Friendly Study Description:
Take part in naming research
Inclusion / Exclusion Criteria:
Inclusion: -Live in Rhode Island, Florida, or New Mexico -30-75 years old -Have a history of a stroke within the last 10 years -Received an aphasia diagnosis by a speech-language pathologist -Access to Internet, Wifi, and Zoom Exclusion: -Other neurocognitive disorders, dementia, blindness, profound hearing loss, or Wernicke’s or global aphasia diagnosis
Principal Investigator:
Bailey Sedlak
Contact Email:
bailey.sedlak@rm.edu
Condition
Stroke
Observational or Treatment:
Treatment
Type of Treatment:
Mindfulness Exercises
Duration of Study:
This study will include 15 sessions over 4 weeks. Each session will be 10-30 minutes. The total study time will be about 5 hours total over 4 weeks.
Study Start Date:
January 23, 2025
Study End Date:
January 14, 2026
More information:
https://rmuohp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2UHk7e1yYdSAlM
Costs or Reimbursement:
$100 gift card upon completion of all study activities.
IRB Approval #
2024279
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