Bromocriptine and speech therapy in non-fluent chronic aphasia after stroke
Bromocriptine and speech therapy in non-fluent chronic aphasia after stroke
复制标题
DOI:
10.1007/s100720070114
复制
发表时间:
2000-02-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Lenzi, GL
中科院分区:
文献类型:
--
作者:
Bragoni, M;Altieri, M;Lenzi, GL
The objectives of this study were to investigate the efficacy of bromocriptine (BR) combined with speech therapy (ST) to improve a late recovery in non-fluent aphasic stroke patients. We performed a double-blind study with high dosage of BR, prescribed according to a dose-escalating protocol, comprehensive of clinical data, relatives' impression, and language evaluations. The study was divided into the following phases: t-0, inclusion; t-30, language re-test to evaluate the stability of aphasia; t-90, placebo (PL) and ST; t-150, BR and ST; t-210, BR; t-270, wash-out. With respect to the baseline assessment, a significant improvement was observed in the following tests: dictation (F, 4.8; p