Understanding Short-term Verbal Memory in Developmental Language Disorder
Specifying the Short-term Verbal Memory Endophenotype for Developmental Language Disorder
This work helps us better understand how short-term verbal memory works in people with Developmental Language Disorder, a common communication challenge.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Father Flanagan's Boys' Home NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boys Town, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11124745 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our goal is to find better ways to identify Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in children and adults, no matter what language they speak, and to tell it apart from other similar conditions. We believe that a difficulty with short-term verbal memory is a key feature of DLD. We are exploring how long-term memory for language and attention might play a role in this memory difficulty. This will help us see how problems with short-term verbal memory might affect a person's overall language abilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on individuals with Developmental Language Disorder, including both children and adults.
Not a fit: Patients without Developmental Language Disorder are not the primary focus of this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to improved methods for diagnosing Developmental Language Disorder in both children and adults, and help differentiate it from other conditions.
How similar studies have performed: This research builds upon existing knowledge about Developmental Language Disorder and short-term memory, aiming to further specify the underlying mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
Boys Town, United States
- Father Flanagan's Boys' Home — Boys Town, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcgregor, Karla — Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
- Study coordinator: Mcgregor, Karla
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.