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Speech Sound Stimulation for Stuttering
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Recruiting
Led By Amanda Hampton Wray, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
No history of other communication disorders (e.g., hearing impairment, language impairment, cognitive impairment/injury) (for children who do not stutter)
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 session (up to 30 minutes)
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Study Summary
This trial studies how kids' brains process speech and language to find differences between children who stutter and those who don't. Tests, EEG, fMRI, & computational modeling used.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for children who stutter without other communication disorders, speak English primarily, and have typical language and cognitive abilities. They must not have a family history of stuttering (for non-stutterers), no metal implants, not be on neural-altering meds, nor pregnant. MRI contraindications apply.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to understand how speech and language are processed in the brains of children who stutter compared to those who don't. It involves behavioral tests, EEG tasks, fMRI scans, and computational modeling to evaluate these neural processes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are generally no direct side effects from participating in this type of research; however, some participants may experience discomfort with EEG sensors or anxiety during an MRI scan due to the enclosed space.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I do not have any hearing, language, or cognitive impairments.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 session (up to 30 minutes)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 session (up to 30 minutes)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Blood-oxygen level dependent activation (functional magnetic resonance imaging)
Frequency Following Responses (EEG)
Multi-voxel pattern analysis (functional magnetic resonance imaging)
+3 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Speech sound stimulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Speech sound stimulation via behavioral, electrophysiological, and magnetic resonance imaging-based tasks
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)NIH
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have foreign objects, like metal, in my eye.I have tattoos with iron or metal pigments.My cognitive skills are below average.You easily feel scared or uncomfortable in small or enclosed spaces.I am on medication that affects my brain function.I have had a stutter since childhood.You don't have any reasons that would make it unsafe for you to have an MRI scan.My head is not larger than 60cm in circumference and I weigh less than 300 pounds.I am not fluent in English.Children without a family history of stuttering are eligible.I do not have any hearing, language, or cognitive impairments.You have metal implants in your body, like pacemakers or neurostimulators.My thinking and understanding skills are normal.You can communicate in a normal way.You have metal piercings that cannot be taken out for the scan.You have injuries from shrapnel.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Speech sound stimulation
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does the trial include individuals over two decades of age?
"The minimal age of inclusion for this trial is 5 years old, while the highest allowable age is 17."
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Are fresh volunteers being welcomed to join this experiment?
"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this medical trial is still recruiting participants. Launched on September 21st 2022 and revised as recently as December 25th 2022, the study needs 600 patients at two separate sites."
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What is the present scope of participants involved in this trial?
"Yes, the details hosted on clinicaltrials.gov signify that this medical trial is currently recruiting. It was initially posted in September 21st 2022 and has since been updated on December 25th of the same year. The research requires 600 patients from two distinct sites to participate."
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What criteria must potential participants meet to be admitted into this medical experiment?
"This clinical trial seeks to enrol 600 minors aged 5-17 who stutter and meet the following requirements: native English speaker, normal language acuity, typical cognitive capacity, no exclusionary MRI results, a developmental history of childhood stuttering with none from family members or other communication disorders."
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