Using Motor Imagery to Improve Speech After Stroke
Motor Imagery for Treatment Enhancement and Efficacy (MI-TEE) in Persons with Apraxia of Speech
This project explores a new computer-based home practice program to help people with speech difficulties after a stroke speak more clearly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Central Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orlando, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11131290 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people who have trouble speaking after a stroke, a condition called apraxia of speech, need a lot of practice with a speech therapist, which can be expensive and hard to access. We are developing a new computer program called MI-TEE that uses motor imagery, where you imagine performing movements, to supplement regular speech therapy. This program is designed for home use to give you more opportunities to practice and potentially improve your speech more effectively. We want to see if this home practice program is easy to use and helpful when combined with your usual speech therapy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing apraxia of speech following a stroke who are seeking additional ways to improve their speech production.
Not a fit: Patients whose speech difficulties are not due to post-stroke apraxia of speech may not find this specific intervention beneficial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a cost-effective way for patients to practice speech at home, potentially leading to better and more lasting improvements in their ability to speak.
How similar studies have performed: While motor imagery has shown promise in other areas of rehabilitation, its specific application as a home-based adjunct for apraxia of speech is being explored in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Orlando, United States
- University of Central Florida — Orlando, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bislick (Wilson), Lauren — University of Central Florida
- Study coordinator: Bislick (Wilson), Lauren
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.