University Of Texas At Austin

This study is testing whether speech and language therapy can help people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) communicate better and potentially slow their decline. Researchers are working with 60 adults who have PPA to see if targeted therapy leads to lasting improvements in …

This study is testing a program that teaches Latino children with asthma and their families skills to cope with stress, which can make asthma worse. Researchers are comparing this combined coping and asthma management program to standard asthma education alone. They want to see i…

This study is testing a 12-session program called ASPEN that coaches parents on how to support their young children with autism. The program is designed for families in low-resource communities and is delivered by a clinician and a trained peer. Researchers want to see if teachin…

This study is testing a new automated screening tool designed to help primary care doctors quickly identify early signs of memory or thinking problems in older adults. The tool combines simple tasks like symbol matching and voice exercises to create a risk score. Researchers are …

This study is testing a flexible coaching program for parents of toddlers who have an older sibling with autism. These toddlers are at higher risk for social and communication delays. Researchers want to see if teaching parents specific strategies during play and daily activities…

This study is testing whether a combination of home-based, non-invasive brain stimulation and online speech therapy can help people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) maintain their communication skills. PPA is a rare condition that causes a gradual loss of speech and languag…

This small pilot study is exploring whether ketamine, a medication used for anesthesia and depression, can help relieve the persistent fatigue and cognitive problems ('brain fog') experienced by people with Long COVID. Twenty adults will receive four ketamine injections over two …

This study is testing whether voice therapy can improve shaky voice quality and communication for people with essential vocal tremor. Researchers are working with 40 participants who have this voice disorder to see if therapy makes their voice sound better, feel easier to use, an…

This study is testing an online speech and language therapy program to help people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) communicate better. PPA is a type of dementia that affects speech and language. The program includes therapy sessions for patients and training for their care…

This study aims to understand how Type 1 diabetes affects the body's automatic nerve control and blood vessel function, especially during exercise. Researchers will measure blood flow and blood pressure in 72 adults with and without Type 1 diabetes while they perform handgrip exe…

This study is testing a new wearable ultrasound device to see if it can safely and comfortably stimulate nerves in the arms and legs. Researchers are enrolling 15 healthy volunteers to wear the device while performing standard pain sensitivity tests, like holding a hand in cold w…