Lollipops and numbing gels help scientists unlock reading secrets
NCT ID NCT05854082
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how speech production helps reading in adults with and without dyslexia. 56 adults completed reading tasks while sucking a lollipop, holding a bite bar, or having their mouth numbed with lidocaine. The goal was to see if these motor tasks change reading speed and accuracy.
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Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada