Book club therapy: could group reading boost language skills after stroke?
NCT ID NCT05520528
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether joining a weekly reading group can improve reading comprehension and communication confidence in adults with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. Participants read a book at home and then discuss it in a 90-minute group session each week for a semester. Researchers compare language test scores and confidence ratings before and after the program to see if the group experience makes a difference.
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Active substance
reading group sessions with independent reading and writing tasks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, social way to improve reading skills and confidence in people with aphasia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with aphasia. The intervention is behavioral, so improvements may be modest.
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Locations
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UAMS CHP Speech & Hearing Clinic
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States