Improving texting communication for people with aphasia
Transactional Success in the Texting Exchanges of People with Aphasia
['FUNDING_R15'] · JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10730224
This study is looking at how people with aphasia can improve their texting skills to communicate better and stay connected with others, and it aims to find helpful ways to support them in sending messages.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R15'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HARRISONBURG, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10730224 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the ability of individuals with aphasia to communicate effectively through texting. It aims to develop a new method to measure how well these individuals can exchange information via text messages and to identify texting behaviors that help or hinder their communication success. By using a combination of statistical analyses and qualitative methods, the research seeks to create an intervention that supports better electronic messaging for those affected by aphasia, ultimately helping them maintain and strengthen their social connections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with aphasia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have aphasia or those who are not interested in using electronic communication methods may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the communication skills and social interactions of patients with aphasia.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary research has indicated that individuals with aphasia face challenges in electronic communication, suggesting that this approach could be beneficial, though it may be novel in its specific focus on texting.
Where this research is happening
HARRISONBURG, UNITED STATES
- JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY — HARRISONBURG, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HARBICK, SHIREE CONLIN — JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HARBICK, SHIREE CONLIN
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.
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