Year-Long Aphasia Recovery Study

What is the research about?

• Studying the way that brain function changes over the timecourse of recovery after stroke
• Aiming to understand how brain networks change to support better post-stroke outcomes
• Involves required behavioral testing, EEG and MRI imaging is optional
• Come in 6-9 days over the course of 1 year

Where does this research study take place? Georgetown University Medical Center Campus

Can I participate virtually? No

Who is this study for?

• History of stroke
• At least 18 years old
• Learned English at 8 years or younger

Who is this study not for?

• Have had other brain conditions that could impact interpretation of results (such as multiple sclerosis, dementia, head injury with loss of consciousness, tumor)
• Have a severe psychiatric condition that would interfere with participation in the study
• Have a history of a diagnosed learning disorder
• Have hearing or vision loss that interferes with performance on behavioral tests even after correction with glasses or hearing aids

Will I be compensated for this study, or are there costs?

Virtual Gift Card ($50 per session), estimated $600 over the year.

I might be interested! Who can I contact?

Contact Name: Sophie Steinberg

Email: sophie.steinberg@georgetown.edu

Phone: +12026874730