Speech Perception for ALS

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByJimin Lee, Ph.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Penn State University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?In this study, we will evaluate how solo, naive listeners perceive the speech of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and age-matched speakers produced across interactive and non-interactive contexts with an unfamiliar, naive interlocutor.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with Motor Neuron Disease, specifically Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Participants should be able to produce speech and willing to interact in various tasks. The study seeks age-matched speakers as well.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Participant Groups

The study focuses on how listeners perceive the speech of ALS patients during different types of tasks, some interactive and others not. It aims to understand the impact of task context on speech perception.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Listener Perception of Speech Produced in Different Task SettingsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Listeners will hear recorded speech of PALS and age-matched speakers produced within interactive and non-interactive contexts and indicate what they heard.