Speech disorder

This study tested two non-drug therapies—graded motor imagery (mental rehearsal) and mirror therapy (using a mirror to trick the brain)—in 44 chronic stroke patients aged 45 to 65. The goal was to see which better reduces muscle spasticity and improves independence. Both therapie…

This study tested whether a pet therapy program, based on the Human Caring Theory, could reduce stress and improve social and communication skills in children aged 7-11 with speech and language disorders. Thirty-six children participated, with some receiving six sessions of anima…

This study tested whether a smartphone app with speech exercises could help stroke survivors who have slurred speech (dysarthria). 44 people used the app for 30-60 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks. Researchers measured how understandable their speech was and how the cond…

This study tested whether adding in-home decluttering practice to a group workshop (Buried in Treasures) helps people with hoarding disorder. 41 adults aged 18-70 took part. The goal was to reduce clutter, difficulty discarding, and excessive acquiring. Results were measured usin…

This study tested whether a mild electrical current applied to the front of the brain (tACS) could improve speech and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease. 28 participants received either real or fake (sham) stimulation for 20 minutes daily over two weeks. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether showing people a live ultrasound image of their tongue during speech therapy helps them improve faster. It included 18 adults and children with speech problems after surgery or brain injury. They compared therapy sessions with and without the ultrasound …

This study looks at how the brain plans and produces speech in people who stutter, those with primary progressive aphasia, and healthy speakers. Participants will practice saying made-up words with tricky sound combinations while researchers measure brain activity with MRI and tr…

This study used brain scans to understand how speech therapy helps children with cleft palate who have trouble speaking clearly. Researchers looked at brain connections and structure before and after therapy in 164 children aged 4 to 16. The goal was to see if therapy changes abn…