Can exercise boost reading recovery in stroke survivors?

NCT ID NCT06213272

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether combining aerobic exercise with a targeted reading therapy, called Phono-Motor Therapy, can improve reading skills in people who have reading difficulties after a stroke. Participants will receive both interventions, and researchers will measure changes in reading ability, brain blood flow, and brain connectivity. The goal is to see if exercise can enhance the brain's ability to rebuild language networks, leading to better reading outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
A combination of aerobic exercise and Phono-Motor Therapy (a behavioral reading treatment)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could enhance reading recovery in stroke survivors with aphasia, potentially leading to more effective rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with a modest sample size. Results may not generalize, and the added benefit of exercise over standard therapy remains uncertain.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kessler Foundation

    RECRUITING

    West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States

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