Understanding how sleep affects language recovery after a stroke
Official title: Neurobiology of Language Re-learning in Post Stroke Aphasia Treatment
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11243713 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sleep affects language recovery in people with aphasia after a stroke, to see if improving sleep can help make language therapy more effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $49,538 |
| NIH project number | 1F31DC023142-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11243713 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke and are currently dealing with aphasia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have aphasia or have not experienced a stroke may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep and language recovery in individuals with aphasia following a stroke. It aims to explore how sleep disturbances may impact the effectiveness of behavioral language treatments, which are commonly used to help restore communication abilities. By applying a neurobiological framework, the study seeks to identify modifiable factors that could enhance treatment outcomes for stroke survivors with aphasia. Participants may undergo assessments related to their sleep patterns and language abilities to better understand these connections.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for aphasia, enhancing recovery and quality of life for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific focus on sleep's impact on aphasia treatment is novel, related research has shown that sleep plays a critical role in memory consolidation and learning.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldberg, Emily Bard — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Goldberg, Emily Bard
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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.