Improving language recovery in stroke patients with brain network techniques
Official title: Brain Network based Language System Neuromodulation for Aphasia
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11243305 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how we can help people with aphasia, a language problem that can happen after a stroke, by using special techniques to boost the brain's language networks, so they can improve their speaking and communication skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $54,538 |
| NIH project number | 1F30DC022503-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11243305 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke resulting in aphasia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had a stroke or do not exhibit language deficits may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how brain networks involved in language processing can be influenced to improve recovery from aphasia, a common condition following a stroke. By using advanced computational methods, the study aims to understand the interactions between different brain regions that support language abilities. Patients will undergo neuromodulation techniques to see how these interventions can enhance their language skills and overall communication abilities. The research focuses on identifying specific brain network characteristics that predict improvements in language production after treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies that significantly improve language recovery for stroke patients with aphasia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using neuromodulation techniques to enhance language recovery in stroke patients, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parchure, Shreya Yogesh — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Parchure, Shreya Yogesh
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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.