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New treatment option for Stuttering
Official title Using Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Explore Potential Treatments to Reduce Speech Errors in Adults Who Stutter
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07354139
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to find out whether a type of noninvasive brain stimulation can help reduce speech errors, such as repetitions, blocks, and prolongations, in people who stutter. This pilot study will help researchers design future treatments to see if targeting certain brain areas can improve speech fluency.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 22 and older
You may be able to join if
- Must be 22 years old or older
- May be bi/multilingual but must speak English as dominant language.
- Must be diagnosed or suspected of developmental stuttering disorder. Participants will be administered the Stuttering Severity Instrument 4 and...
- Must be able to attend the session at the physical location within the clinic
You likely can't join if
- Patients with preexisting speech/language disorders or previously diagnosed neurological disorders (including but not limited to apraxia of speech...
- Participants who have acquired or neurogenic stuttering (stuttering resulting from a brain injury) are excluded, as this study focuses exclusively on...
- Participants with a history of seizures
- Participants with unexplained episodes of loss of consciousness, since such condition could be related with brain alterations or epilepsy
- Participants with unstable or non controlled neuropsychiatric illness
- Participants having implanted brain medical devices
See the full eligibility criteria
- Must be 22 years old or older
- May be bi/multilingual but must speak English as dominant language.
- Must be diagnosed or suspected of developmental stuttering disorder. Participants will be administered the Stuttering Severity Instrument 4 and categorized as typical speakers or mild, moderate, or severe stutterers.
- Must be able to attend the session at the physical location within the clinic
- Patients with preexisting speech/language disorders or previously diagnosed neurological disorders (including but not limited to apraxia of speech, cerebral palsy, dysarthria, tourettes, or any other neurological/motor...
- Participants who have acquired or neurogenic stuttering (stuttering resulting from a brain injury) are excluded, as this study focuses exclusively on the effects of developmental stuttering.
- Participants with a history of seizures
- Participants with unexplained episodes of loss of consciousness, since such condition could be related with brain alterations or epilepsy
- Participants with unstable or non controlled neuropsychiatric illness
- Participants having implanted brain medical devices
- Participants with implanted pacemakers
- Participants having any electrically,magnetically or mechanically activated implant
- Participants having cardiac, neural or medication implants
- Participants having vascular clips or any other electrically sensitive support system in the brain
- Participants with serious brain injury
- Participants showing damage of skin at sites of stimulation (the device can only be used in healthy skin without wounds, otherwise the resistance to current can be altered)
- Participants suffering from skin problems, such as dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema
- Participants suffering from severe or frequent headaches
- Participants with any serious life-threatening disease such as congestive heart failure, pulmonary obstructive chronic disease, or active neoplasia
- Pregnant women
- Participants may not consume alcohol or controlled substances within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment Participants will complete an additional screener upon enrollment to assess medical history and current...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Richardson, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 22 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Richardson, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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