Understanding how psychosocial factors affect communication after a stroke
Official title: Clinical interpretation and application of patient-reported communicative participation outcomes after stroke, and the influence of psychosocial factors
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-10869973 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how language and speech difficulties after a stroke affect how people communicate and live their daily lives, using a special questionnaire to understand their challenges, while also exploring how stress and depression might play a role, so that speech therapists can better support stroke survivors in their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $354,247 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DC021181-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10869973 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke and are facing communication impairments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a stroke or do not have communication impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how language and speech impairments after a stroke affect a person's ability to communicate and participate in daily life. It focuses on using a specific questionnaire, the Communicative Participation Item Bank (CPIB), to assess communication challenges faced by stroke survivors. Additionally, the study examines how psychosocial factors like chronic stress and depression may influence the responses to this questionnaire, which can help Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) create more effective treatment plans. By understanding these factors, the research aims to improve the overall care and support provided to individuals recovering from strokes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective communication therapies for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing psychosocial factors can significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients with communication disorders, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pompon, Rebecca Hunting — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Pompon, Rebecca Hunting
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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.