How speech perception affects speech production in Parkinson's disease
Relationship between speech perceptual learning and speech production in Parkinson’s disease
This study is looking at how people with Parkinson's disease hear and produce speech to find out why some have a harder time speaking after therapy, with the goal of creating better, personalized help for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11043529 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between how individuals with Parkinson's disease perceive speech and their ability to produce it. By examining the acoustic properties of speech, the study aims to understand why some patients struggle more than others with speech production after therapy. The researchers will analyze individual differences in speech perception and learning to identify factors that may predict challenges in speech production. This knowledge could lead to more tailored and effective speech-language interventions for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who experience difficulties with speech production.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Parkinson's disease or those with speech production issues unrelated to perceptual learning may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance communication abilities for individuals with Parkinson's disease by informing more effective speech therapy techniques.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between speech perception and production in Parkinson's disease is less studied, similar approaches in other speech disorders have shown promising results.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dinino, Mishaela T — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Dinino, Mishaela T
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.