Using brain stimulation to improve language skills in stroke survivors with aphasia
Synchronizing Oscillatory Brain Activity to Treat Post-Stroke Aphasia
This study is looking at how a special type of brain stimulation can help stroke survivors with aphasia improve their language skills by customizing the treatment to fit each person's unique brain needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11035400 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to enhance language outcomes in stroke survivors who experience aphasia. The approach involves tailoring the stimulation parameters based on individual brain characteristics, such as lesion location and remaining brain activity. By analyzing these factors, the researchers aim to optimize the effectiveness of tACS in improving phonological short-term memory and overall communication abilities. This personalized method seeks to address the variability in responses observed in previous studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors who have developed aphasia and are experiencing challenges with language and communication.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have aphasia or those who are not stroke survivors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve language recovery and communication skills for stroke survivors with aphasia.
How similar studies have performed: While tACS has shown promise in enhancing cognitive performance in various populations, its application specifically for improving language outcomes in stroke survivors with aphasia is still relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah-Basak, Priyanka — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Shah-Basak, Priyanka
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.