21 September 2025 : Clinical Research
tDCS and Speech Therapy in Aphasia Treatment: A Multicenter Comparative Study of Efficacy
Zofia Twardochleb
ABCDEF 1, Marta Szczepańska ABCDEF 1, Maciej M. Miś CEF 2, Marcin Miś CEF 2, Adam Druszcz DEF 3,4, Małgorzata Paprocka-Borowicz ADEG 5,6*, Joanna Rosińczuk ADEFG 7
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.950237
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e950237
Table 5 Self-reported improvements in daily communication, social reintegration, and verbal confidence post-intervention.
| Outcome | Group I (tDCS) | Group II (SLT) | Group III (tDCS+SLT) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improvement in daily communication (%) | 63% | 52% | 78% | 0.01 |
| Social reintegration (% improvement) | 27% | 19% | 35% | 0.03 |
| Confidence in verbal expression (%) | 61% | 48% | 74% | 0.02 |
| tDCS – transcranial direct current stimulation; SLT – speech and language therapy. | ||||