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ReadMap: Reading in Stroke Alexia and Typical Aging

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllGeorgetown University
NCT06700005 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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 study, the investigators will perform a large-scale behavioral and brain imaging study of stroke survivors and typical older adults to improve our understanding of the brain and cognitive basis of reading in both of these groups. Participants will complete a battery of tests of reading, speech, language, and thinking abilities. In addition, some participants will complete an MRI. Sessions will be completed across approximately 2-6 weeks, but may be extended depending on participants' schedules and

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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 ability to interpret results (e.g., Multiple sclerosis, dementia, head injury causing loss of consciousness) * Severe psychiatric condition that would interfere with participation in the study * History of diagnosed learning disorder * Hearing or vision loss that interferes with performance on behavioral tests even after correction with glasses/hearing aids. * Inability to follow study procedures despite maximal support Additional exclusion criteria for MRIs: * Presence of metal in the body that is incompatible with MRI * Pregnancy * Claustrophobia
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

1 site
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington D.C., United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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