Reading Study for Stroke Survivors and Older Adults
ReadMap: Reading in Stroke Alexia and Typical Aging
Recruiting
Observational Study
Aphasia
Stroke
Alexia
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.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 300 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for stroke survivors and older adults who have difficulties with reading. Participants will take part in tests about their reading and thinking abilities, and some may have an MRI scan.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old
- I learned English at 8 years old or younger
- I have had a brain injury from a stroke
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of another brain disorder that affects results
- I have a severe psychiatric condition that affects my participation
- I have a diagnosed learning disorder
- I have hearing or vision loss that I cannot correct
- I cannot follow the study procedures even with help
- I have metal in my body that is not safe for an MRI
- I am pregnant
- I have claustrophobia
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
Loss of reading ability due to stroke, called alexia, likely affects over a million Americans at any given time and causes difficulty performing many daily life functions, such as paying bills, using email/text, reading for pleasure, and reading signs in the community. Understanding the brain and cognitive basis of alexia could improve diagnosis and treatment of this important problem. In this stu…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Stroke Survivors:
* Age \>= 18
* Learned English at 8 years or younger
* Brain injury resulting from stroke
Controls:
* Age \>= 18
* Learned English at 8 years or younger
Exclusion criteria for all groups:
* History of other brain disorder that could interfere with our abil…
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