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Found 91 clinical trials
G Geoffrey A Coalson, PhD

Exploring the Nature, Assessment and Treatment of Stuttering

The purposes of this study are to 1) investigate potential speech, language, and psychosocial contributions to the experience of stuttering in monolingual and multilingual speakers, and to 2) evaluate interdisciplinary, telehealth, and speech-language pathology treatment methods and clinical training specific to fluency disorders.

2 - 85 years of age Both Phase N/A
M Megan Figueroa, PhD

A Framework For Linking Sequential Pattern Rules in DLD: Perception in Adults

This broad aim of this clinical study is to assess the hypothesis that morphological and phonological deficits are linked by a broader deficit in sequential pattern learning. This hypothesis applies to learning in general, but is especially critical as an avenue for developing earlier assessments and more powerful interventions for …

18 - 30 years of age Both Phase N/A
P Preston Long, PhD

The Mere-measurement Effect of Patient-reported Outcomes

The use of patient-reported outcome (PROs) have become increasingly commonplace across many healthcare settings over the past two decades. The value of PROs is now acknowledged by healthcare providers and patients alike. However, to date, little is known about the best practices for formulating PRO measures (PROMS), but even more …

18 - 100 years of age Both Phase N/A
J James Raso, MASc

Clinical Feasibility & Validation of the Virtual Reality GlenxRose Speech-Language Therapies

Factors related to successful rehabilitation are often directly related to adherence; for instance, dosage, frequency, and intensity can burden the patient regarding time and motivational factors. Furthermore, surrounding salience, patients may lose interest or find an intervention boring after a few sessions. It is well documented that nonadherence not only …

18 - 100 years of age Both Phase N/A
C Camille Wagner Rodríguez, M.S.

Cognitive Reserve and Response to Speech-Language Intervention in Bilingual Speakers With Primary Progressive Aphasia

Difficulties with speech and language are the first and most notable symptoms of primary progressive aphasia (PPA). While there is evidence that demonstrates positive effects of speech-language treatment for individuals with PPA who only speak one language (monolinguals), there is a significant need for investigating the effects of treatment that …

40 - 100 years of age Both Phase N/A
M Marika Schütz, Ph.D student

Changes in Neuroplasticity Following Intensive Rehabilitation of Aphasia and/or Apraxia of Speech

The present study aims to investigate the short- and long-term effects of two weeks of intensive speech-language pathology intervention with additional physiotherapy, on aphasia and apraxia of speech (AOS) and their neural correlates in thirty persons with chronic stroke. Changes are studied following intensive treatment of aphasia and AOS with …

18 - 75 years of age Both Phase N/A
L Lauryn Zipse, PhD

Investigating the Effects of Rhythm and Entrainment on Fluency in People With Aphasia

Speaking in unison with another person is included as a part of many treatment approaches for aphasia. It is not well understood why and how this technique works. One goal of this study is to determine who benefits from speaking in unison, and what characteristics of speech are most helpful. …

18 - 80 years of age Both Phase N/A
Y Yune S Lee, Ph.D.

Rhythm-based Intervention in Aphasia

Every year, approximately 100,000 people are diagnosed with aphasia-a language disorder leading to substantial difficulties in their daily communication. Based on the observation that many people with aphasia can sing words that they otherwise cannot speak, melodic intonation therapy (MIT) was developed in the 1970s. Although recognized as a standard …

18 - 90 years of age Both Phase N/A

Semantic Feature Analysis Treatment for Aphasia

This randomized controlled comparative effectiveness study examines manipulation of a key component of an established and efficacious treatment for naming impairments in aphasia, along with cognitive and brain correlates of treatment success. Study participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment conditions comparing two different versions of Semantic …

18 - 100 years of age Both Phase N/A
P Portia Carr

Treatment Outcomes With tDCS in Post-Stroke Aphasia

The purpose this study is to test the utility of pairing external neuromodulation with behavioral language treatment to boost therapy outcomes and to investigate the mechanisms associated with recovery. Because all PWA have word retrieval deficits, this project will test if greater language gains can be achieved by supplementing anomia …

18 - 80 years of age Both Phase N/A

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