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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kessler Foundation
RECRUITINGWest Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
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