Intelligibility of speakers with and without aphasia

Study on Understanding Speech in Aphasia

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Brief description of study.

People with aphasia can speak very fluently but make little sense or can speak non-fluently making it difficult to understand their intended message. This research will investigate how well listeners are able to understand the speech of people with aphasia compared speakers without aphasia

Eligibility of study

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

  • Conditions: Healthy Volunteers
  • Age: 18 years - 35 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria: 

Listeners must be monolingual speakers of American English. They all must have normal hearing and be between the ages of 18 - 35.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants who are bilingual or if they fail the hearing screening.

 

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1906686811

This study investigates how well people can understand the speech of individuals with aphasia compared to those without the condition. Aphasia affects a person's ability to communicate, leading to fluent but nonsensical speech or non-fluent speech that is hard to comprehend. The study aims to explore these differences in speech patterns and their impact on listeners.

Participants will listen to speech samples from individuals with and without aphasia. They will then be asked to assess the clarity and understanding of the messages conveyed. The study will help determine how aphasia affects communication from the listener's perspective.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old, speak only American English, and have normal hearing. People who are bilingual or do not pass a hearing test cannot participate.
  • Study details: Participants will listen to various speech samples and provide feedback on their understanding. The study does not involve any treatment or medication.

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