Exploring how speech and language traits affect health and intervention opportunities
Official title: Investigating the medical phenome of speech-language traits: risk, resilience, and opportunities for intervention
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10925396 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how speech and language challenges can affect overall health, mental well-being, and school performance, so if you or someone you know has these difficulties, this research could help us learn more about their impact on health and find ways to help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 8, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R03DC021550-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925396 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with speech-language impairments, such as those diagnosed with autism or other communication disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without any speech or language difficulties or those not part of the All of Us program may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between speech-language impairments and various health outcomes, including mental health and educational performance. By analyzing data from the All of Us Electronic Health Records, the study aims to uncover how speech and language difficulties relate to a wide range of medical conditions. The project employs advanced computational methods to identify genetic factors and potential targets for early intervention. Patients with speech-language disorders may find this research particularly relevant as it seeks to understand the broader health implications of their conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and therapies for individuals with speech and language difficulties, enhancing their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in linking speech-language traits to health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nayak, Srishti — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Nayak, Srishti
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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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.