Nova Southeastern University

This pilot study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the neck to see if it can increase how often people with ALS swallow and their urge to swallow. Up to 5 participants will receive supervised treatment sessions and be monitored with swallowing tests. The goal…

This study will enroll 35 Spanish-speaking adults with ALS and a similar group without ALS to see if a smartphone app can reliably measure changes in speech and breathing over time. Participants will use the app to record speaking and breathing tasks, and researchers will compare…

This study looks at how teenagers aged 13 to 17 cope with losing someone to suicide and what parts of a grief support group are most helpful. Twenty teens will join a group that includes education, peer support, and counseling from licensed therapists. Researchers will measure ch…