Understanding how listeners affect speech and voice control in communication.
Official title: Articulatory and prosodic sensorimotor adaptation in speaker-listener interactions
Funded at Boston University (Charles River Campus) · NIH-11055391 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how changes in what we hear while speaking can affect how we talk, especially when we're chatting with someone else, and it's designed for anyone interested in understanding speech and voice challenges better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University (Charles River Campus) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $38,895 |
| NIH project number | 5F31DC021080-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055391 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults over 21 who experience communication disorders affecting their speech and voice.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have communication impairments or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how altered auditory feedback influences speech motor control during interactions between speakers and listeners. It focuses on the adaptation of articulatory and prosodic features, which are essential for effective communication. By examining how listeners impact a speaker's articulation and prosody, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms behind speech and voice impairments. The methodology involves analyzing speech production in real-time interactions rather than in isolation, providing a more comprehensive understanding of communication dynamics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for individuals with speech and voice impairments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using altered auditory feedback to study speech motor control, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Boston University (Charles River Campus)
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dahl, Kimberly — Boston University (Charles River Campus)
- Study coordinator: Dahl, Kimberly
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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.