Understanding speech difficulties after a left hemisphere stroke
Speech Profiles and Cue Responsiveness After Left Hemisphere Stroke
This study is looking at the speech difficulties people with aphasia experience after a stroke, and it's working on a new tool to better understand and describe these speech challenges, which could help doctors give more personalized treatments and improve communication for those affected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10813207 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the speech production challenges faced by individuals with aphasia, particularly after a left hemisphere stroke. It aims to develop a new assessment tool to document and analyze speech characteristics, helping to distinguish between different types of speech impairments. By creating a quantitative signature for speech profiles, the project seeks to improve the accuracy of diagnoses and tailor treatments to individual needs. This could lead to better communication abilities and enhanced quality of life for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a left hemisphere stroke and are facing speech production difficulties, particularly those diagnosed with aphasia.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or do not exhibit speech production difficulties may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans for individuals with speech impairments after a stroke.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing tailored interventions for speech impairments, suggesting that this approach could lead to significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haley, Katarina L — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Haley, Katarina L
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.