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Speech Learning and Speech Production in Parkinson's Disease

Relationship Between Speech Perceptual Learning and Speech Production in Parkinson's Disease

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
45 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study looks at how trouble talking is linked to trouble learning to understand speech in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to help guide new treatments that may help people understand speech better and speak more clearly.

Parkinson's disease, a common movement disorder that results from a breakdown in the brain, often leads to challenges with talking, but less is known about the relationship between difficulties with talking and difficulties with learning to understand speech. By linking these two abilities in individuals with Parkinson's disease using a precision medicine approach, this project seeks to build a basis for new therapies that help people with Parkinson's disease both understand better and speak more clearly.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
  • Speak North American English as your first language.
  • Take a medicine that contains levodopa.
  • Live in the United States.

Who can't join

  • Have ever had a language, hearing, or speech problem not caused by Parkinson's disease.
  • Have another major brain or nerve problem, such as Alzheimer's disease or a stroke.
  • Have major hearing loss, use a hearing aid, or have a cochlear implant (a device placed in the ear to help with hearing).

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease * Native speaker of North American English * Use a drug that includes levodopa * Resident of the United States Exclusion Criteria: * Any history of language, hearing or speech disorder outside of Parkinson's disease * Other gross neurological impairment such as Alzheimer's disease or stroke * Significant hearing loss and/or use of a hearing aid or cochlear implant

Study sites (1)

NY