Using motor imagery to improve speech therapy for people with apraxia of speech
Motor Imagery for Treatment Enhancement and Efficacy (MI-TEE) in Persons with Apraxia of Speech
This study is testing a new computer program called MI-TEE that helps people with speech difficulties after a stroke practice their speaking skills at home, to see if it works better when used alongside regular speech therapy.
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-10887649 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to enhance speech therapy for individuals with apraxia of speech (AOS) following a stroke. It aims to develop a computer-based program called Motor Imagery for Treatment Enhancement and Efficacy (MI-TEE) that patients can use at home to practice speech skills. The study will assess how acceptable and effective this program is when combined with traditional speech therapy compared to speech therapy alone. By evaluating the feasibility and efficacy of MI-TEE, the research seeks to provide a more accessible option for patients needing ongoing speech practice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals recovering from a stroke who have been diagnosed with apraxia of speech.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have apraxia of speech or are not recovering from a stroke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a cost-effective and accessible tool for improving speech outcomes in patients with apraxia of speech.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using technology-based interventions to support speech therapy, indicating that this approach may be effective.
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.