How the brain learns and retains speech movements
Sensorimotor Basis of Speech Motor Learning and Retention
This study is exploring how our brains learn and remember how to speak by looking at different brain areas involved in speech, and it's designed for anyone interested in understanding how we develop and keep our speaking skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141735 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain learns and retains speech motor skills by examining changes in different brain areas, including auditory and sensory regions. The study involves various experiments that test the role of these brain areas in speech learning and retention. By using techniques like brain stimulation and monitoring brain activity, researchers aim to understand the timing and connectivity of brain changes during the learning process. This could provide insights into how speech skills are developed and maintained over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include children and adults who experience challenges with speech production or motor learning.
Not a fit: Patients with no speech motor challenges or those who are not within the age range of 0-21 years and 21+ years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved therapies for individuals with speech motor difficulties.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the role of brain plasticity in motor learning, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ostry, David J — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Ostry, David J
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.