Improving speech motor learning and production in healthy adults

Improving Speech Motor Learning Processes Using Augmented Behavioral Interventions

Not applicable Interventional Arizona State University · NCT05918679

This study is testing different activities and techniques to see if they can help healthy adults improve their speech skills.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment510 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorArizona State University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tempe, Arizona)
Trial IDNCT05918679 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This research aims to develop targeted protocols to enhance speech-motor learning processes in healthy adults. Participants will engage in activities such as naming pictures, reading words and sentences, and listening to sounds while their speech signals are recorded. The study will explore various interventions, including the effects of speech variability, error-detection training, and augmented visual feedback on speech motor learning. The goal is to understand how these factors contribute to improved speech production.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 and older who are native speakers of American English.

Not a fit: Patients with current or historical communication, neurological, or psychological disorders may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better speech therapy techniques for individuals with speech production challenges.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing speech motor learning through targeted interventions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years and older
* native speaker of American English
* normal (age-appropriate) binaural pure-tone hearing threshold
* not taking medications affecting sensorimotor functioning
* no current or history of communication, neurological, or psychological disorders

Exclusion Criteria:

Where this trial is running

Tempe, Arizona

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Healthy Adults
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.