Creating a tool to measure conversation success in people with aphasia
Phase III Development of a Valid, Reliable, Clinically Feasible Measure of Transactional Success in Aphasic Conversation: Modernizing Methods of Acquisition and Analysis of Discourse Data
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST · NIH-10617305
This study is creating an easy-to-use tool for doctors to see how well older adults with aphasia can tell stories and have conversations, helping to improve their communication skills in everyday life.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HADLEY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10617305 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a practical and automated tool for clinicians to assess conversational success in individuals with aphasia, a language disorder affecting many older adults. The study will utilize video and audio stimuli to evaluate how well patients can retell stories and engage in conversation. By focusing on real-life communication, the research seeks to provide a reliable method for measuring improvements in conversational abilities without the need for extensive transcription and analysis. This approach could enhance treatment outcomes and facilitate better communication strategies for those affected by aphasia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with aphasia who experience difficulties in conversation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have aphasia or significant language impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a standardized method for measuring communication improvements in patients with aphasia, leading to better treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing tools for assessing communication in aphasia, but this specific approach is innovative and aims to fill existing gaps.
Where this research is happening
HADLEY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST — HADLEY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KURLAND, JACQUIE — UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
- Study coordinator: KURLAND, JACQUIE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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