Reading is very difficult for many people after their stroke. This problem is called alexia. In this study, we will look at how reading changes in healthy aging and after stroke. Understanding specific types of reading problems and how people get better over time is the first step toward finding new ways to treat alexia. If you choose to participate: • Compensated $50/session for about 4 sessions • Free parking or transportation by Lyft or Uber to/from sessions • Flexible testing locations at either National Rehabilitation Hospital or Georgetown University • A detailed report with: -Test scores -Brain images if you complete the MRI portion of the study • You will help science and research gather information that may improve treatments for people with reading difficulties after stroke

Reading is very difficult for many people after their stroke. This problem is called alexia. In this study, we will look at how reading changes in healthy aging and after stroke. Understanding specific types of reading problems and how people get better over time is the first step toward finding new ways to treat alexia. If you choose to participate: • Compensated $50/session for about 4 sessions • Free parking or transportation by Lyft or Uber to/from sessions • Flexible testing locations at either National Rehabilitation Hospital or Georgetown University • A detailed report with: -Test scores -Brain images if you complete the MRI portion of the study • You will help science and research gather information that may improve treatments for people with reading difficulties after stroke

• Left hemisphere stroke or alexia due to strokes in other parts of the brain • Over 18 years old • Learned English at 8 years or younger • No history of other neurological conditions (MS, dementia, etc.) • No history of major psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.) • No history of learning disability

Alycia Laks

alycia.laks@georgetown.edu

Stroke

Observational

Observational

bout 4 sessions

January 1, 2028

Compensated $50 per session Free parking or Uber

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