Understanding how the brain predicts sounds during vocalization
Sensory Prediction in the Auditory Cortex during Vocal Production
['FUNDING_R01'] · DUKE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10766206
This study is looking at how the brains of marmoset monkeys help them understand and adjust the sounds they make when they talk, so researchers can learn more about how we all listen to and control our own voices.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DUKE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10766206 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the auditory cortex in the brain predicts the sounds we make when we speak or vocalize. By studying marmoset monkeys, the researchers aim to uncover the neural mechanisms that allow these animals to monitor and adjust their vocal feedback. The study involves recording the activity of neurons in the auditory cortex while the monkeys vocalize, particularly focusing on how changes in their vocal feedback affect their brain responses. This approach will help clarify how sensory predictions influence auditory processing and behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with communication disorders or those interested in the neural mechanisms of vocalization.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have communication impairments or are not interested in vocalization mechanisms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of communication disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding sensory prediction in various contexts, but this specific approach using marmosets is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- DUKE UNIVERSITY — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ELIADES, STEVEN J — DUKE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ELIADES, STEVEN 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.
Conditions: Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders