DYSARTHRIA

This early study tests a brain-computer interface (BCI) called Connexus in 2 people with severe paralysis from conditions like ALS or spinal cord injury. The device is designed to decode imagined speech and allow users to control a computer, helping them communicate. The main goa…

This study tests a speech therapy and counseling program designed for Korean immigrants with Parkinson's disease who have trouble speaking clearly (dysarthria). About 32 patients and their caregivers will receive culturally tailored therapy online. The goal is to see if this appr…

This early-stage study tests the safety of a brain implant (BrainGate system) in up to 3 people with severe paralysis or locked-in syndrome. The goal is to see if participants can use their thoughts to control a computer cursor or other assistive devices. The study focuses on saf…

This study observes about 100 adults who have trouble speaking (dysarthria) after a brain injury. Researchers will record their speech and test their breathing to find patterns that show how severe the problem is. The goal is to help speech therapists better diagnose and treat th…

This study tests whether high-density brain recordings can decode Mandarin Chinese speech features, including tone, from imagined speech. About 50 adults with brain conditions like epilepsy or tumors will have temporary electrodes placed during surgery, and 10 people with severe …

This study tests a brain implant that reads signals from the brain to help people who have lost the ability to speak fluently communicate by simply trying to talk. Two adults with conditions like spinal cord injury or ALS will be enrolled. The goal is to understand how speech is …

This study looks at whether being bilingual helps people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) respond better to speech therapy. Researchers will give tailored language treatment in both languages to 60 bilingual Spanish speakers and track their progress for a year. Another 30 p…