Understanding Speech in Adults with Cerebellar Stroke

Imaging Speech in Neurotypical Adults and Individuals With Cerebellar Stroke

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Stroke Cerebellum
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for healthy adults and people who have had a stroke in the cerebellum. Participants will take part in tests related to speech and undergo brain imaging to help understand how different brain areas work together while listening and speaking.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 49 years old and right-handed.
  • I am a native English speaker.
  • I am 18 years or older and right-handed, with a history of cerebellar stroke.
  • I am 18 years or older and right-handed.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have metal in my body that could interfere with MRI scans.
  • I have had a severe brain injury other than stroke.
  • I have hearing loss that affects my ability to hear speech.
  • I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.
  • I have been diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder.
  • I have a severe attention disorder that is not managed.
  • My head circumference is greater than 60cm or my weight is over 300 pounds.
  • I am currently pregnant or might be pregnant.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this research study is to learn how the brain areas that plan and control movement interact with the areas responsible for hearing and perceiving speech in healthy adults and people who have had cerebellar strokes. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What regions of the brain's sensory systems show changes in their activity related to speech? 2. To what extent do these region…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Cohort 1 (neurotypical adults): * Age 18-49 * Right-handed * Native English speaker Cohort 2 (people with cerebellar lesions): * Age 18 or older * Right-handed * Native English speaker * History of cerebellar stroke Cohort 3 (controls matched to Cohort 2) * Age 18 or older …
Contacts

Jason W Bohland, Ph.D.

412-383-3416

j.bohland@pitt.edu

CONTACT

Alexander Ocampo, B.A.

amo104@pitt.edu

CONTACT