Understanding how the brain adapts to help people with aphasia recover language skills after a stroke
Functional reorganization of the language and domain-general multiple demand systems in aphasia
This study is looking at how the brain helps people with aphasia, a language problem often caused by strokes, to recover their speaking skills, so that we can find better and more personalized ways to help them communicate again.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University (Charles River Campus) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10604322 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain mechanisms involved in language recovery for patients with aphasia, a condition that affects many stroke survivors. By examining how different brain regions interact during language processing, the study aims to identify effective and personalized treatment strategies. The researchers will analyze changes in brain activity and connectivity in both language-specific and general cognitive networks. This approach could lead to a better understanding of how the brain reorganizes itself to support language recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke and are suffering from aphasia.
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 more effective and tailored therapies for individuals recovering from aphasia after a stroke.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding brain plasticity and recovery mechanisms in stroke patients, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University (Charles River Campus) — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kiran, Swathi — Boston University (Charles River Campus)
- Study coordinator: Kiran, Swathi
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.