Measuring speech performance in children with dysarthria
Quantifying articulatory performance in children with dysarthria: Development of an automated metric for clinical use
This study is working on a new tool to help doctors understand how well children with dysarthria, especially those with cerebral palsy, can pronounce words, so they can improve speech therapy and make it easier for these kids to communicate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11073048 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an automated tool to measure how well children with dysarthria articulate speech sounds. By analyzing specific speech characteristics, the project aims to create metrics that can help clinicians understand and improve speech intelligibility in children, particularly those with cerebral palsy. The approach involves laboratory studies to identify key articulatory features that affect speech clarity, which will then be translated into practical clinical applications. The goal is to provide a more effective way to assess and enhance speech therapy interventions for these children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with dysarthria, particularly those with cerebral palsy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dysarthria or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved speech intelligibility for children with dysarthria, enhancing their communication abilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using similar approaches to improve speech intelligibility in children with dysarthria, indicating that this methodology could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hustad, Katherine C — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Hustad, Katherine C
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.