Neurofeedback Intervention for Reading Deficits in Subacute Stroke (NCT04875936) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Neurofeedback Intervention for Reading Deficits in Subacute Stroke
United States28 participantsStarted 2023-04-03
Plain-language summary
The overall goal of this project is to advance a biologically-based approach to treatment of reading disorders after stroke, which will expand the limits of cognitive rehabilitation. Using a novel brain imaging technique, called real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback combined with right hand motor imagery, this project will re-instate brain activity in the left language-dominant hemisphere. Stroke patients will practice modulating their own brain activity using fMRI neurofeedback signal and will select the most effective mental strategies that help them maintain brain activation patterns associated with better reading recovery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* First-ever left-hemisphere stroke \< 3 months prior to study recruitment or healthy volunteer
* Age: 18 - 80 years old
* Fluent and literate in English prior to stroke
* Reading deficits, defined as \>3 errors on the Paragraphs test (subtests VIII, IX) of the Reading Comprehension Battery for Aphasia-2nd ed. (RCBA-2) in keeping with the healthy control accuracy criterion of 86-100% correct.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to consent or complete study tasks
* Inability to undergo MRI (e.g., pregnancy, non-MRI compatible implants, claustrophobia)
* A history of prior neurological disease (e.g., brain tumor, Alzheimer's disease)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Reading Aloud Accuracy
Timeframe: change from baseline at intervention week 1, 2, and 3
2
fMRI Brain Activity
Timeframe: change from baseline at intervention week 1, 2, and 3