Improving reading skills in stroke survivors with aphasia through exercise and targeted treatment
Improving Reading Competence in Aphasia with Combined Aerobic Exercise and Phono-Motor Treatment
['FUNDING_R01'] · KESSLER FOUNDATION, INC. · NIH-11046682
This study is looking at how doing aerobic exercise along with a special reading program can help stroke survivors with aphasia improve their reading skills, making it easier for them to get back to their daily activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KESSLER FOUNDATION, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (East Hanover, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11046682 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how combining aerobic exercise with a specialized reading treatment can help stroke survivors with aphasia improve their reading abilities. The approach focuses on enhancing blood flow in the brain and promoting neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to reorganize itself. Participants will engage in aerobic exercise before receiving phonological reading therapy, aiming to strengthen the brain networks involved in language processing. The study addresses the significant reading deficits that many stroke survivors face, which can severely impact their daily lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a stroke and are currently living with aphasia, particularly those with reading deficits.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or do not have aphasia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved reading competence and overall communication abilities for stroke survivors with aphasia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using aerobic exercise to enhance cognitive functions and recovery in stroke patients, suggesting that this combined approach may also be effective.
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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