Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this research study is to understand how the brain processes and controls speech in healthy people. The investigators are doing this research because it will help identify the mechanisms that allow people to perceive their own speech errors and to learn new speech sounds, which may be applied to people who have communication disorders. 15 participants will be enrolled into this part of the study and can expect to be on study for 4 visits of 2-4 hours each.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for healthy individuals interested in how the brain controls speech. Participants should be available for 4 visits, each lasting 2-4 hours. The eligibility criteria are not fully listed here, so potential participants would need to contact the researchers for more details.Inclusion Criteria
I am an adult who speaks English.
I have never had a stroke or neurological conditions.
I can hear and speak normally.
Exclusion Criteria
My family has a history of epilepsy.
Vulnerable populations (minors and prisoners)
Implanted paramagnetic materials (metal clips, plates, pacemakers, etc.)
+15 more
Participant Groups
The study is testing the effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) on speech processing and control during speaking tasks. It aims to understand how people perceive their own speech errors and learn new sounds.
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Healthy Adult SpeakersExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
healthy adult participants across the lifespan in three groups:18-35, 36-55, and 56+
Find a Clinic Near You
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University of WisconsinMadison, WI
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)Collaborator