Understanding how sensory systems affect speech learning
Sensory Basis for Speech Motor Learning
This study is looking at how changes in our senses, like hearing and touch, can affect how we learn to speak and understand speech, and it's for anyone interested in how our brains help us communicate better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10669191 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how changes in sensory systems influence the way we learn to produce and perceive speech. It involves experiments that disrupt brain activity in areas related to hearing and touch to see how this affects speech memory and learning. The study also examines the role of sensory working memory in speech motor learning and how feedback from our senses can change our perception of speech sounds. By exploring these connections, the research aims to uncover new insights into the processes that underlie speech motor learning.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing difficulties with speech production or perception, such as those with speech disorders or neurological conditions affecting communication.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any speech or language difficulties may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved therapies for individuals with speech and language disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the role of sensory feedback in speech learning, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ostry, David J — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Ostry, David J
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.