Verbal Fluency Nonverbal Fluency and Discourse in Normally Aging Adults

Investigating Communication Skills in Older Adults with and without Brain Injury

Recruiting
65 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to examine the integrity of and the relationship between verbal fluency, nonverbal fluency, and discourse abilities in older adults with acquired brain injury, as well as the effects of education level, age, and activity levels on these skills.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to investigate verbal, nonverbal, and discourse skills in elderly individuals of varying ages, and education levels; and to investigate the verbal, nonverbal, and discourse skills in elderly individuals of varying ages and education levels with those who have an acquired brain injury.

This study takes place in Bloomington, IN.

Participants will not be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy,discourse,verbal,non-verbal,nonverbal,communication,aging,elderly
  • Age: 65 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Either no history of acquired brain injury, or with a history of a mild acquired brain injury
Native speakers of English
Visual and hearing acuity will be within normal limits with or without correction
Exclusion Criteria
History of alcohol or substance abused, dementia, psychiatric illness or clinical depression within the past six months

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1402784323

This study investigates the relationship between verbal fluency, nonverbal fluency, and discourse abilities in older adults with acquired brain injury. It also examines how education level, age, and activity levels affect these communication skills. An acquired brain injury is a condition where the brain is damaged after birth, affecting how a person communicates and performs everyday tasks.

Participants will be involved in activities that assess their verbal, nonverbal, and discourse skills. These activities are designed to understand how different factors influence communication abilities in older adults. The study does not include any treatment or medication.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be older adults who are native English speakers. They should either have no history of acquired brain injury or have experienced a mild acquired brain injury. They must have normal vision and hearing, with or without correction. Exclusion criteria include a history of alcohol or substance abuse, dementia, psychiatric illness, or clinical depression within the past six months.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in activities to assess their communication skills. The study will compare skills between those with and without a mild acquired brain injury. No payment will be provided for participation.

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