Improving reading skills in stroke survivors using brain feedback techniques
Rehabilitation of Reading Deficits in Subacute Stroke using fMRI Neurofeedback and Motor Imagery
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · KESSLER FOUNDATION, INC. · NIH-10877022
This study is exploring new ways to help stroke survivors improve their reading skills using a special brain training technique that shows them how to control their brain activity while they practice, making it easier for them to regain their reading abilities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KESSLER FOUNDATION, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (East Hanover, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10877022 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates innovative methods to help stroke survivors regain reading abilities that are often impaired after a left-hemisphere stroke. It utilizes real-time functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback, allowing participants to learn how to control their brain activity while engaging in mental exercises. By combining motor imagery techniques with brain activity feedback, the study aims to enhance the brain's plasticity and improve reading outcomes. The approach is designed to create lasting improvements that extend beyond traditional therapy methods.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors experiencing reading and language deficits, particularly those with left-hemisphere damage.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or those with reading deficits due to non-stroke-related conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance reading and language skills in stroke survivors, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary evidence suggests that similar neurofeedback approaches have shown promise in improving cognitive and motor functions post-stroke, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
East Hanover, UNITED STATES
- KESSLER FOUNDATION, INC. — East Hanover, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BOUKRINA, OLGA — KESSLER FOUNDATION, INC.
- Study coordinator: BOUKRINA, OLGA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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