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Measuring Language Between People with Aphasia and Neurotypical Adults

(IRB#: IRB_00149485)

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.

I AM INTERESTED

  • All genders
  • Over 18 years old
  • Healthy Volunteers
  •   In Person
  • Paid

Who can participate?

 Gender: All genders

  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

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: Brain Health Studies

Specialties: Psychology, Speech Pathology

Last Updated: 6/8/23