Finding the best ways to help adults learn and remember speech sounds.
Improving the retention of speech-perceptual learning in adults with and without language disorder
This study is looking at how adults, with and without developmental language disorder, can better learn and remember speech sounds through special training that fits with their natural body rhythms, which could help improve their communication skills in everyday life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891691 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how adults, both with and without developmental language disorder (DLD), can improve their ability to learn and retain speech sounds. The study will involve 240 participants who will undergo speech-perceptual training using different schedules over a 24-hour period. By examining how these training schedules interact with natural body rhythms, the research aims to identify the most effective methods for enhancing memory retention of speech sounds. This could lead to better educational and vocational outcomes for individuals facing communication challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 18 and older, both with and without developmental language disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any communication challenges or learning difficulties may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve learning and memory retention for adults with communication difficulties, enhancing their educational and vocational achievements.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using tailored training schedules to enhance learning and memory retention, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- University of Delaware — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Earle, Frances Sayako — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Earle, Frances Sayako
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 below.