Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Parkinson's disease, a common movement disorder that results from a breakdown in the brain, often leads to challenges with talking, but less is known about the relationship between difficulties with talking and difficulties with learning to understand speech. By linking these two abilities in individuals with Parkinson's disease using a precision medicine approach, this project seeks to build a basis for new therapies that help people with Parkinson's disease both understand better and speak more clearly.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for native North American English speakers who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and are currently using a medication that includes levodopa. Participants must also be residents of the United States.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo behavioral interventions including speech intensity learning, speech intensity discrimination, speech rate learning, and speech rate discrimination
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Speech Learning and Speech Production
Trial Overview
The study aims to understand how people with Parkinson's disease learn and perceive speech. It will explore the relationship between speaking difficulties and understanding speech, potentially leading to new treatments for clearer speech and better comprehension.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Behavioral interventions will be administered, including speech intensity learning, speech intensity discrimination, speech rate learning, and speech rate discrimination
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
State University of New York at Buffalo
Lead Sponsor
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