Neuromodulation and neuroplasticity in aphasia treatments

Aphasia is a complex acquired language disorder, most commonly resulting from cerebrovascular accidents, which profoundly affects communication and quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide. Traditional approaches to aphasia rehabilitation have centered around behavioral speech-language therapy. However, recent advances in our understanding of brain plasticity have illuminated the brain's remarkable capacity to reorganize neural networks and adapt to injury. In parallel, the emergence of neuromodulation techniques—such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)—has provided promising new avenues for augmenting neuroplasticity and improving language outcomes in individuals with aphasia.

This Research Topic seeks to explore the dynamic interplay between neuromodulation and neuroplasticity in the context of aphasia treatment. We are particularly interested in work that bridges basic neuroscience, clinical intervention, and the translational potential of neuromodulation to ultimately impact patient care.

We invite contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Mechanisms of Neuroplasticity in Aphasia

Efficacy of Neuromodulation Techniques

Neural Predictors of Treatment Response in Aphasia

Individual Differences and Personalized Approaches in Aphasia

Emerging Technologies and Protocols in Aphasia Treatment

We are also particularly interested in studies that investigate the neural networks underlying language function in individuals with aphasia, and how these may be modulated or reorganized through therapy.

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: aphasia, neuroplasticity, neuromodulation, language disorder

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