Clinical Study
Measuring Language Between People with Aphasia and Neurotypical Adults
The study's purpose is to measure event-related potentials (ERPs) of people with aphasia or neurotypical adults. Aphasia is when a person may be unable to speak well after a brain injury such as a stroke and head trauma. Neurotypical is when a person has standard brain functions such as the ability to speak or write without much effort. An ERP is a brain response to when a person may feel, think, speak, write, and move. An ERP is measured through an electromagnetic encephalogram (EEG). An EEG is a cap worn on top of the head with electrodes attached to the cap. The electrodes are a safe way to allow a small amount of electricity to measure a persons brain activity. Participants will read sentences while having their brain activity measured with an EEG. This study will help us better understand language challenges and develop effective ways of language recovery for people with aphasia. Participants will receive $10 an hour for in-person participation at a University of Utah clinic or online using a computer or phone.
For more information contact:
Lydia Kallhoff
lydia.kallhoff@utah.edu
6265608304
IRB#: IRB_00149485
| PI: Lydia Kallhoff
| Department: COMMUNICATION SCI & DISORDERS
| Approval Date: 2022-01-19 00:42:00
Study Categories: Neurological Studies
| Specialties: Psychology, Speech Pathology
Who can participate?
Gender: All
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 25 to 85 years old
- Ability to see, hear, and read single words and sentences
- Use right hand for daily functions such as writing
- Adults with aphasia have a stroke affecting the left side of the body
- Attend in-person at a University of Utah clinic and on the phone or computer using video technology such as Cisco Webex or Microsoft teams
Exclusion Criteria:
- Mental health disorders such as severe depression, anxiety, and/or bipolar
- Exposure to a second language before the age of three years old
- Adults with the following aphasia types: global, Wernickes, and transcortical sensory aphasia
- Adults with healthy neurotypical brains have a history of brain events such as head trauma
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes