Understanding brain activity related to speech in children who stutter
Neural oscillations underlying speech perception and production in childhood stuttering
This study is looking at how kids who stutter process and plan their speech differently than kids who speak fluently, using special brain imaging tools to find patterns that could help improve treatments for stuttering.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10756086 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how children who stutter differ from their fluent peers in terms of brain activity during speech perception and planning. By using advanced techniques like EEG and MRI, the study aims to identify specific patterns of neural oscillations that may contribute to stuttering. The goal is to uncover empirical markers that could improve the diagnosis and treatment of childhood stuttering. Ultimately, the findings may lead to new therapeutic approaches that enhance speech fluency through targeted brain stimulation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who exhibit stuttering.
Not a fit: Patients who do not stutter or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment options for children who stutter.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding neural mechanisms related to speech disorders, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chang, Soo-Eun — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Chang, Soo-Eun
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.