How emotions affect speech control and learning in young children who stutter
The influence of contextual and constitutional emotional processes on speech motor control and speech motor learning in early childhood stuttering
['FUNDING_R21'] · SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10605211
This study looks at how feelings and stress affect the way preschool kids who stutter speak and learn to talk, comparing them to kids who don’t stutter, to help find better ways to support children with speech challenges.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SYRACUSE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10605211 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how emotional processes influence speech motor control and learning in preschool-age children who stutter. By comparing children who stutter with their fluent peers, the study aims to understand the role of situational stress and emotional factors in speech development. The researchers will use established methods to analyze the interaction between emotional reactivity and speech motor skills, providing insights into the complexities of stuttering. This could lead to better understanding and potential interventions for children experiencing speech disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preschool-age children who exhibit stuttering or have a history of speech motor control issues.
Not a fit: Children who do not stutter or have no speech motor control issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved therapies and interventions for children who stutter, enhancing their speech development and emotional well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that emotional factors can influence speech disorders, but this specific approach to studying their interaction with speech motor control is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
SYRACUSE, UNITED STATES
- SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY — SYRACUSE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TUMANOVA, VICTORIA — SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: TUMANOVA, VICTORIA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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