Improving assessment of language difficulties after brain injury
Official title: Integrating response time and ancillary information into the assessment of anomia
Funded at Portland State University · NIH-11049111 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better understand and treat anomia, a language problem that can happen after a stroke, by measuring how severe it is and how quickly people can process language, so that patients can get more personalized help based on their unique needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $118,289 |
| NIH project number | 5R21DC021239-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11049111 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing anomia or related language impairments due to acquired brain injuries, such as strokes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have language impairments or those with other unrelated neurological conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on anomia, a language disorder that affects many individuals after brain injuries such as strokes. It aims to develop a new model that measures both the severity of anomia and the speed of language processing by analyzing various types of information collected during clinical assessments. By using advanced statistical methods, the study will integrate data from patient responses and other relevant metrics to enhance understanding and treatment of this condition. Patients may benefit from more accurate diagnoses and tailored therapies based on their specific language processing challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for individuals with language difficulties following brain injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using integrated models for assessing language disorders, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Portland State University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fergadiotis, Gerasimos — Portland State University
- Study coordinator: Fergadiotis, Gerasimos
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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.