Use of amphetamine in the treatment of aphasia.

Abstract

The effects of d-amphetamine on the recovery of aphasia following stroke was examined in 6 patients. Patients entered the study between 10 and 30 days post onset and were followed for 3 months. The Porch Index of Communicative Ability was used to project a 6 month recovery score. By 3 months post onset, 5 of the 6 patients obtained scores in excess of 100% of the 6 month projections.

• Authors: D Walker-Batson, H Unwin, S Curtis, E Allen, M Wood, P Smith, M D Devous, S Reynolds, R G Greenlee
• Journal: Restorative neurology and neuroscience (Restor Neurol Neurosci) Vol. 4 Issue 1 Pg. 47-50 (Jan 01 1992) ISSN: 0922-6028 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 21551653 (Publication Type: Journal Article)