Mgh Institute Of Health Professions

This study tests a speech treatment designed for minimally verbal children who have both autism and childhood apraxia of speech, a disorder that affects planning speech movements. The treatment is modified to fit their needs. The goal is to help them produce more sounds and words…

This study tests a support program called WorkS for people who have had a stem cell transplant and are worried about returning to work. The program includes coaching sessions to help build confidence and address job-related concerns. Researchers will check if the program is pract…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve voice function in people with laryngeal dystonia, a condition that causes the vocal cords to spasm, leading to a strained or breathy voice. About 25 adults with the condition will receive …

This study explores whether a group exercise program called Strength After Breast Cancer can be delivered in a physical therapy clinic to help women who have finished breast cancer treatment improve their physical function. About 40 participants will complete questionnaires and i…

This study looks at whether taking a walking-improvement drug (dalfampridine) along with physical therapy helps people with multiple sclerosis walk better than either treatment alone. About 48 adults with MS who have trouble walking will first try the drug for 6 weeks, then stop …

This study explores whether teaching children with developmental language disorder (DLD) to use self-directed speech (verbal mediation) can improve their executive function, specifically cognitive flexibility (shifting between tasks). 75 children aged 8-10 will complete shifting …