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Somatosensory Feedback for Speech Perception

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Recruiting

Led By David Ostry

Research Sponsored by Yale University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

no known physical or neurological abnormalities

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Must not have

currently taking antianxiety drugs

surgical clips or values on the heart

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up performance as measured at the end of learning (30 minute session)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests if changes to the brain's perception of speech sounds occur when the same sounds are paired with physical sensations.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for right-handed adults with no known physical or neurological abnormalities. It's not suitable for those on antidepressants, antipsychotics, or anti-anxiety drugs; individuals with a pacemaker, metal implants, or fragments; anyone who is claustrophobic, pregnant, or has a personal/family history of epilepsy.

What is being tested?

The study tests if repeated pairing of touch (somatosensory inputs) and speech sounds can change how we perceive these sounds. Participants will experience facial skin stretching as part of the process to see if it affects speech perception.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive procedures like adaptation and facial skin stretch rather than drug interventions, significant side effects are not expected. However, discomfort from the skin stretching could occur.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I do not have any known physical or neurological abnormalities.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am currently on medication for anxiety.

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I have surgical clips or valves in my heart.

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I am currently on antidepressants.

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I am currently on antipsychotic medication.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ performance as measured at the end of learning (30 minute session)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~performance as measured at the end of learning (30 minute session)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and performance as measured at the end of learning (30 minute session) for reporting.