Understanding how people who stutter process speech
Speech Processing in Stuttering
This study looks at how people who stutter process speech compared to those who don’t, using different tasks to better understand stuttering and help improve treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04929184 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to explore the speech processing abilities of individuals who stutter, comparing them to those who do not stutter. Participants will engage in various computer and speech-based tasks over up to two visits to gather data on their speech production and processing. The study includes both children and adults, with specific eligibility criteria to ensure a diverse participant pool. The findings could provide insights into the mechanisms of stuttering and inform future therapeutic approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include children aged 6-17 and adults aged 18-65 who currently stutter, as well as healthy individuals in the same age ranges who do not stutter.
Not a fit: Patients with a personal or family history of stuttering who are not currently stuttering may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of stuttering and lead to improved interventions for those affected.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on speech processing, this specific approach focusing on stuttering is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (adults who do not stutter): * 18-65 years old * English as primary language * Normal speech, language, hearing, cognition Exclusion criteria: (adults who do not stutter) * Personal or family history of stuttering * Major medical or psychiatric illness Inclusion criteria: (adults who stutter) * Aged 18-65 years * English as primary language * Normal speech, language, hearing, cognition (other than stuttering) * Currently stutters Exclusion criteria: (adults who stutter) * Speech therapy within the past year * Major medical or psychiatric illness Inclusion criteria: (children who do not stutter) * Aged 6 to 17 years * English as primary language * Normal speech, language, hearing, cognition Exclusion criteria: (children who do not stutter) * Personal or family history of stuttering * Major medical or psychiatric illness * Language/motor delay Inclusion criteria: (children who stutter) * Aged 6 to 17 years * English as primary language * Normal speech, language, hearing, cognition (other than stuttering) * Currently stutters Exclusion criteria: (children who stutter) * Major medical or psychiatric illness * Language/motor delay
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emily Garnett, PhD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Emily Garnett, PhD
- Email: emilyog@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-232-3371
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.