Neurocognitive Mechanisms of Sentence Production Impairment in Aphasia

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK · May 6, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how stroke affects a person's ability to produce sentences, which is often seen in a condition called aphasia. Aphasia can make it difficult for individuals to communicate after they have had a stroke, and this can significantly impact their quality of life. The goal of the research is to better understand the brain processes involved in sentence production, which could help develop new treatments for those affected by aphasia. The study is currently looking for participants, including adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a stroke and have developed aphasia, as well as healthy individuals either younger (ages 18-30) or older (over 60).

To participate, individuals must be native English speakers and should not have any previous neurological or psychiatric conditions before their stroke. Participants will engage in assessments that will help researchers learn more about language impairments following a stroke. This study is important because it aims to improve our understanding of aphasia and potentially lead to better ways to help those who struggle with communication after a stroke. If you or someone you know fits the eligibility criteria and is interested, this could be a meaningful way to contribute to important research in this field.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • At least 18 years of age
• • Persons with acquired aphasia are defined as those with a language impairment following left hemisphere brain injury (most likely a stroke).
• • Neurotypical adults need to be either young (ages 18-30 years) or older (\> 60 years)
• • Native (or primary) speakers of English
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Prior neurological or psychiatric diagnoses or developmental disabilities before the onset of aphasia
• • do not speak English fluently