Understanding how language experience affects speech perception in the brain
Identifying acoustic-level and language-specific sensory processing mechanisms
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY · NIH-10911151
This study looks at how hearing sounds from your native language affects how your brain understands speech, and it's for adults who speak Polish and English.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (QUEENS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10911151 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how experiences with native language sounds influence the brain's processing of speech. By analyzing EEG data from adults who speak Polish and English, the study aims to uncover how quickly and in what way language-specific processing occurs in the brain when listening to speech. Participants will listen to pairs of nonwords that reflect phonetic patterns from their native languages, allowing researchers to explore the neural mechanisms involved in speech perception. The findings could enhance our understanding of language learning and comprehension.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are adults aged 21 and older who are native speakers of Polish or English.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak Polish or English may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve methods for teaching languages and understanding speech processing in individuals with hearing impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding language-specific processing, but this study aims to provide novel insights through cross-linguistic comparisons.
Where this research is happening
QUEENS, UNITED STATES
- ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY — QUEENS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WAGNER, MONICA — ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: WAGNER, MONICA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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