Anna Kasdan
PhD
															AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development
										
				
    
    Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. Also known as intervention studies, clinical trials test whether a new type of treatment, compared to a control or “usual” treatment, may be beneficial for people with aphasia.
Qualitative studies, including interviews and focus groups
Qualitative studies can provide deeper insight into what it means to live with aphasia.