Understanding language challenges in bilingual individuals after strokes and with dementia
Computational modeling of language impairment and control in bilingual individuals with post-stroke aphasia and neurodegenerative disorders
['FUNDING_R01'] · BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) · NIH-10920366
This study looks at how being bilingual influences how people who have had strokes or are dealing with brain disorders understand and use language, especially in the Hispanic community, to help improve care for bilingual patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10920366 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how bilingualism affects language processing in individuals who have experienced strokes or are facing neurodegenerative disorders, particularly within the Hispanic community. By using computational modeling, the study aims to simulate and analyze the complexities of language impairment and recovery in these populations. The approach involves examining bilingual individuals with varying language proficiency to understand how their language abilities may decline or recover after neurological events. This research seeks to provide insights that could improve clinical services for bilingual patients suffering from these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are bilingual Hispanic individuals aged 55 and older who have experienced a stroke or are diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not bilingual or those who do not have language impairments related to strokes or neurodegenerative disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies for bilingual individuals with language impairments due to strokes or dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding bilingual language processing, but this specific approach using computational modeling is relatively novel.
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.
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