Improving speech rehabilitation for foreign-born immigrants.
Official title: Toward a speech rehabilitation model for linguistically and culturally minor groups: Foreign born immigrants
Funded at Florida State University · NIH-11026441 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special speech therapy program for Korean immigrants with Parkinson's disease, helping them improve their communication through online sessions while also involving their families for extra support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $302,177 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DC020468-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11026441 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Korean-speaking individuals with Parkinson's disease and their families.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not speak Korean or do not have Parkinson's disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a speech rehabilitation model specifically for foreign-born immigrants who speak languages other than English, focusing on Korean speakers with Parkinson's disease. The project will address the unique cultural and linguistic needs of these individuals by incorporating personal and environmental factors into the therapy process. Participants will receive 16 sessions of speech therapy delivered via telehealth, along with family training and support to enhance the rehabilitation experience. The goal is to create a more inclusive and effective approach to speech therapy for linguistically diverse populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide tailored speech rehabilitation services that significantly improve communication abilities for foreign-born immigrants.
How similar studies have gone: While there is growing interest in culturally tailored rehabilitation approaches, this specific model for Korean-speaking immigrants is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Yunjung — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Kim, Yunjung
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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.