Neurofeedback for Reading Difficulties after Stroke
Neurofeedback Intervention for Reading Deficits in Subacute Stroke
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stroke
Dyslexia, Acquired
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 28 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke affecting the left side of the brain and have reading difficulties. Participants will use a special brain imaging technique to help improve their reading skills.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have had my first stroke in the last 3 months
- I am between 18 and 80 years old
- I speak and read English fluently
- I have reading difficulties
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot give my consent or complete the study tasks
- I cannot have an MRI due to pregnancy or other reasons
- I have a history of brain tumor or Alzheimer's disease
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The overall goal of this project is to advance a biologically-based approach to treatment of reading disorders after stroke, which will expand the limits of cognitive rehabilitation. Using a novel brain imaging technique, called real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback combined with right hand motor imagery, this project will re-instate brain activity in the left langua…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* First-ever left-hemisphere stroke \< 3 months prior to study recruitment or healthy volunteer
* Age: 18 - 80 years old
* Fluent and literate in English prior to stroke
* Reading deficits, defined as \>3 errors on the Paragraphs test (subtests VIII, IX) of the Reading Comprehen…
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