Brain scans and speech tests could unlock mystery of rare speech disorder
NCT ID NCT03313011
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study at Mayo Clinic looks at two different types of Progressive Apraxia of Speech, a condition that makes it hard to speak clearly. Researchers will use brain scans, speech assessments, and thinking tests in 47 adults to better tell these types apart. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of the disease, not to test a new treatment.
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 lead to better diagnostic tools for distinguishing types of Progressive Apraxia of Speech, helping doctors tailor care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 47 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It aims to understand the condition, not test a treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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