Understanding how gaze and head movement affect reading errors in stroke survivors
Gaze, Head Rotation, and Neuroanatomic Correlates of Reading Errors in Neglect Dyslexia
This study is looking at how people who have had a stroke and struggle with reading, especially those who miss words on the left side, use their eyes and head while reading, to better understand why these mistakes happen and how the brain is involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kessler Foundation, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Hanover, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11075813 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates neglect dyslexia, a reading disorder that affects individuals who have experienced a stroke, particularly those with right hemisphere damage. It focuses on how gaze and head movements contribute to reading errors, specifically the omission of left-sided words and letters. By analyzing the coordination of eye and head movements, the study aims to uncover the underlying neuroanatomical factors that lead to these reading difficulties. The research employs advanced neuroimaging techniques to correlate gaze patterns with reading performance in stroke survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors who exhibit symptoms of neglect dyslexia, particularly those with right hemisphere lesions.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or do not exhibit symptoms of neglect dyslexia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for rehabilitation and support for stroke survivors with reading difficulties.
How similar studies have performed: While gaze and reading have been studied separately, this research represents a novel approach by directly correlating gaze dynamics with reading errors in neglect dyslexia.
Where this research is happening
East Hanover, UNITED STATES
- Kessler Foundation, INC. — East Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rich, Timothy John — Kessler Foundation, INC.
- Study coordinator: Rich, Timothy John
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.