Can listeners decode ALS speech? new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT06828523

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at how clearly people with ALS can speak during conversations compared to when they are just reading or talking alone. Researchers will record their speech and have listeners try to understand what was said. The goal is to learn how different speaking situations affect clarity, which could help improve communication aids for people with ALS.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Speech Core, Pennsylvania State University

    RECRUITING

    University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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