Understanding language and cognition in children after a stroke at birth
Official title: Language and cognition after perinatal stroke
Funded at Georgetown University · NIH-10527367 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how kids who have a stroke at birth change the way their brains work, especially when it comes to language, to help us find better ways to support their communication skills as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgetown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2018 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $594,164 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DC016902-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10527367 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children who have experienced a perinatal stroke and are currently facing language or cognitive challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a perinatal stroke or those with other unrelated cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how children who experience a stroke during birth reorganize their brain functions, particularly focusing on language abilities. It examines how the left and right hemispheres of the brain adapt after a perinatal stroke, which is a leading cause of cerebral palsy. By studying the long-term outcomes of these children, the research aims to understand how language functions are supported and organized in the brain after such injuries. The goal is to identify patterns that could help improve language and cognitive outcomes in affected children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better therapeutic strategies for improving language and cognitive skills in children who have suffered a perinatal stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that the brain can adapt and reorganize after injury, but this specific investigation into perinatal stroke and its effects on language is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Georgetown University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newport, Elissa L — Georgetown University
- Study coordinator: Newport, Elissa L
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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.