Brain scans reveal Stuttering's inner workings
NCT ID NCT07180628
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to compare brain activity when adults who stutter produce stuttered versus non-stuttered speech. Researchers aim to understand which brain circuits are involved. Fifty adults aged 18-65 who stutter will participate. This is not a treatment study but a knowledge-gathering effort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help scientists better understand the brain mechanisms behind stuttering, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational brain-imaging study, not a treatment trial. It is small (50 people) and early-stage, so findings may not lead directly to therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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