Network Connectivity and Temporal Processing in Adolescents Who Stutter

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · Mar 9, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how children who stutter compare to those who do not in tasks related to rhythm, such as understanding and making music. The goal is to find out if the way these children perceive and produce rhythm is linked to how their brains work, which could help us understand stuttering better.

The trial is looking for children aged 3 to 12 years who speak English. Eligible participants who stutter must have a current or past diagnosis of stuttering, while those who do not stutter should have no history of stuttering in themselves or their families. Participants will take part in activities that assess their rhythm skills, and researchers will observe their brain activity during these tasks. It's important to note that children with certain medical conditions or disabilities, like significant hearing loss or neurological issues, cannot participate. This is a great opportunity for families interested in contributing to research that could help improve understanding and treatment of stuttering.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria Children who stutter:
• • English as primary language
• • Current or past stuttering diagnosis
• Inclusion Criteria Children who do not stutter:
• • English as primary language
• Exclusion Criteria Children who stutter:
• • Diagnosed/under treatment for any neurological or psychiatric conditions
• • Head trauma with loss of consciousness
• • Major medical illness
• • Hearing loss- Language/motor delay (below -2 standard deviations on standardized assessments)
• • Face, motor, or reflex abnormalities
• Exclusion Criteria Children who do not stutter:
• • Personal or family history of stuttering
• • Diagnosed/under treatment for any neurological or psychiatric conditions
• • Head trauma with loss of consciousness
• • Major medical illness
• • Hearing loss
• • Language/motor delay (below -2 standard deviations on standardized assessments
• • Face, motor, or reflex abnormalities