Aphasia Recovery after Stroke
Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery (C-STAR)
This center brings together experts to understand and improve how people recover their language abilities after a stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11062518 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Stroke is a leading cause of disability, and many survivors experience aphasia, a language disorder that makes it hard to speak, understand, read, or write. This condition can severely impact a person's quality of life, affecting their ability to communicate with loved ones and limiting opportunities. While some language recovery happens naturally after a stroke, many individuals are left with lasting communication challenges. This center aims to conduct research that leads to better long-term recovery for those living with aphasia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for studies related to this center would be adults aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke and are living with aphasia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have aphasia or who have language difficulties from causes other than stroke may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Successful outcomes from this research could lead to new or improved therapies that help stroke survivors regain more of their language abilities and improve their daily communication.
How similar studies have performed: While spontaneous recovery from aphasia is known, this center builds on existing knowledge to develop and test new approaches for improving long-term outcomes, an area where significant needs remain.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fridriksson, Julius — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Fridriksson, Julius
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.