Understanding the effects of stuttering on adults' lives
Official title: Specifying Neurophysiology and Predicting Real-world Impact in Stuttering
Funded at Duquesne University · NIH-10874026 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how stuttering affects adults in their daily lives, not just when they speak, by exploring their thoughts and feelings, so we can better understand the challenges they face and improve support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duquesne University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $390,959 |
| NIH project number | 1R15DC021264-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874026 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience stuttering and its associated challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not stutter or have not experienced significant communication-related challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how stuttering affects adults beyond just speech difficulties, focusing on the negative personal and social consequences they face. It aims to identify the cognitive and emotional reactions of individuals who stutter, which can help predict their overall life challenges. By examining these factors, the study seeks to improve the understanding of stuttering's impact in real-world situations, rather than just in clinical settings. The approach includes analyzing neurophysiological data and personal experiences to provide a more comprehensive view of stuttering.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better support and interventions for adults who stutter, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding cognitive-affective reactions can enhance treatment approaches for stuttering, indicating potential success for this study's novel focus.
Where this research is happening
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tichenor, Seth — Duquesne University
- Study coordinator: Tichenor, Seth
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.