NCT07180628NARecruiting
Organization and Development of Motor Cortical Circuits for Speech Production in Stuttering
University of Michigan
Start Date
4/24/2026
Completion Date
3/1/2029
Summary
The overall objective of this study is to examine inter effector areas (IEAs) activity and functional connectivity during continuous speech production in stuttering adults.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 65 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Are between the ages of 18-65 years
* Have otherwise normal speech, language, hearing and cognition
* Speak English as their primary language
* Currently stutter
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have serious medical or neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
* Have had a closed head injury (e.g., concussion)
* Have a reading disorder (e.g., dyslexia)
* Have hearing loss
* Have metal or electronic implants (e.g., cochlear implants, pacemakers, etc.)
* Are currently pregnant
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Speech Production During functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Conditions
StutterStuttering, AdultStutteringStuttering, Developmental
Locations
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
United States