Tracking brain changes to improve recovery from aphasia after a stroke
Multimodal Neuroimaging: Advanced Tracking of Longitudinal Aphasia Recovery
This study is looking at how brain scans can help us understand and improve language recovery for people with aphasia after a stroke, so if you've experienced this, your participation could help find better ways to support your healing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11276826 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how brain imaging can help understand and improve recovery from aphasia, a language disorder that can occur after a stroke. By using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study aims to differentiate between changes in brain function and blood flow during the critical recovery period following a stroke. Patients will participate in tasks that assess their language abilities while their brain activity is monitored through functional MRI. The goal is to identify the most effective ways to support language recovery in stroke survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a stroke and are currently facing challenges with language and communication.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or do not exhibit symptoms of aphasia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from aphasia after a stroke.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using neuroimaging to track recovery in stroke patients, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Decatur, UNITED STATES
- Veterans Health Administration — Decatur, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krishnamurthy, Venkatagiri — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Krishnamurthy, Venkatagiri
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.