Scientists use brain scans to uncover how we hear our own voice
NCT ID NCT06458153
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses fMRI and EEG to understand how brain areas that plan movement interact with those that process sound during speech. Researchers will compare healthy adults and people who have had a cerebellar stroke. The goal is to learn how the brain adjusts hearing during speaking and detects speech errors.
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 research could improve our understanding of how the brain coordinates speech, potentially guiding future therapies for speech problems after stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational brain imaging study, not a treatment trial. It is early-stage and may not directly lead to new 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 Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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