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Explore. Participate. Advance Aphasia Research.

We are reimagining how people with aphasia and their families can connect with meaningful research opportunities.

On this page, you will find a searchable, filterable database of research opportunities, both U.S.-based and international, with in-person and virtual options. Each research study has a plain language summary to help you understand what the research involves.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to contribute to knowledge and change. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a longtime survivor, or a caregiver, there’s a place for your voice in research. On our site, you can search opportunities by both the type of research study, including observational studies, surveys, and others, and by who the research study is for. Our site also links to clinicaltrials.gov, where you can search for registered clinical trials.

Each research posting will have details of the study and a contact person you can connect with to learn more.

Who This Research Is For

  • Primary progressive aphasia (PPA)
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or brain tumor
  • Care partners or family members
  • Speech-language pathologists or other providers
  • Research for other interested participants

Types of Research Studies

  • Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. Also known as intervention studies, clinical trials test whether a new type of treatment, compared to a control or “usual” treatment, may be beneficial for people with aphasia.

    All clinical trials are registered on clinicaltrials.gov. You can filter your search by several areas including: condition, location, treatment, and certain eligibility criteria (click on “More Filters”).

  • Observational studies examine how people with aphasia present and how aphasia can change over time. Observational studies can help lead to the development of new therapies and provide a deeper understanding of what aphasia can “look like.”

  • Qualitative studies can provide deeper insight into what it means to live with aphasia.

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