Investigating how infants respond to natural speech sounds
Subcortical and Cortical Responses in Infants Evoked by Running Speech
This study is looking at how babies hear and understand speech sounds by checking their brain activity, which could help us learn more about how they develop listening skills and spot any early signs of communication challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Syracuse University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Syracuse, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10598552 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how infants process natural speech sounds by measuring their brain responses. Using a new tool, the study aims to capture auditory responses from both the brainstem and cortex, which are crucial for language learning. By examining these responses, researchers hope to understand how effective speech coding influences brain development and identify potential auditory processing deficits that could lead to communication disorders. The findings could provide insights into the development of listening skills in infants and young children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants and young children, particularly those with suspected auditory processing issues or communication disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults or those without any auditory processing concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for communication disorders in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using auditory responses to assess language development, making this approach a valuable extension of existing methodologies.
Where this research is happening
Syracuse, United States
- Syracuse University — Syracuse, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prieve, Beth a. — Syracuse University
- Study coordinator: Prieve, Beth a.
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.