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Randomized Controlled Trial
Design and methods of a randomized controlled trial on early speech and language therapy in patients with acute stroke and aphasia.
Most clinicians would recommend speech and language therapy (SLT) for aphasic patients. The question of when and for how long SLT should be administered still remains controversial. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of early SLT in patients with acute stroke and aphasia in a randomized controlled trial. This report will present design and methods and discuss feasibility. ⋯ It is feasible to conduct a randomized controlled study on very early SLT for acute aphasic patients.