Reliability of spoken discourse in speakers with aphasia

Investigating Speech and Attention in Older Adults and Individuals with Brain Injury

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18 years - 100 years
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Brief description of study.

This study is recruiting participants to take part in a new study examining speech and attention abilities in older adult speakers and speakers with brain injury (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury, etc).

Detailed description of study

You will complete a total of two sessions if you agree to take part in the study. The first session will last 90 minutes. The second session will take place 10 +/- 2 days after the first sessions and will last 60 minutes. It is important that you are available within that time window. You will receive $15 after the first session and $10 after the second session. Testing will involve speaking about topics given to you by the experimenter as well as tests to evaluate your attention.

Eligibility of study

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

  • Conditions: Healthy,Stroke,Aphasia,Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria

1.    Persons with aphasia and/or problems with language after a brain injury
a.    Have had a brain injury, including: stroke, traumatic brain injury, tumor, virus, etc.
b.    Have had language problems as a result of that brain injury for at least 6 months
c.    Native English speaker
d.    > 18 years of age

2.    Typical adult speakers
a.    No issues with thinking / cognition
b.    No diagnosis of a neurological condition or brain injury
c.    Native English speaker
d.    Aged > 45 years old

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1904590484

This study investigates speech and attention abilities in older adult speakers and individuals with brain injuries such as stroke or traumatic brain injury. The purpose is to understand how these conditions affect language and attention. A brain injury is any harm to the brain that can affect how a person talks, thinks, or pays attention. Aphasia is a condition that affects a person's ability to communicate, often occurring after a brain injury.

Participants will take part in two sessions. During these sessions, they will speak about topics provided by the researchers and complete tests to assess their attention. The first session lasts 90 minutes, and the second session, which occurs about 10 days later, lasts 60 minutes.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be native English speakers. Individuals with a brain injury and language problems for at least 6 months, aged 18 and older, are eligible. Typical adult speakers aged over 45 with no cognitive issues or brain injuries can also participate.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in speaking tasks and attention tests during two sessions.
  • Study Visits: The study requires 2 visits.

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