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Speaking and Hearing Study for Adults with Parkinson’s Disease
Protocol: STUDY00008661
Full Title
Relationship between speech perceptual learning and speech production in Parkinsons disease
Description
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that results from a breakdown in the brain. It often leads to challenges with talking. However, less is known about the relationship between speaking and hearing for people with PD.

The goal of this study is to learn more about how people with PD understand and make speech. The research team hopes to build a basis for new therapies that help people with PD to both understand better and speak more clearly.

Participants will complete up to 3 in-person visits. The first visit will last 2 – 3 hours and will include:
-simple listening tasks that involve clicking or typing on a computer
-tasks about thinking
-surveys about PD symptoms

Some participants will be invited to attend a second visit (also 2 – 3 hours) that will include a few tasks that test how people understand speech. Some participants in this group may be asked to attend a third session if they need more time to complete the tasks.

Participants will earn $20/hour.
Compensation: Yes
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Compensation may include cash, checks, gift cards, debit cards, or incentives like gift baskets, technology items, or merchandise.
Eligibility
-Adults 45 to 80 years old
-Are a native English speaker
-Do not use a hearing aid
-Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
-Do not have any other diagnosed neurological issues (those affecting the brain, spinal cord, or nerves)
Age Group: Adults
Principal Investigator: Mishaela Dinino
ClinicalTrials.gov: Open Study
Contact(s)
Christopher HEFFNER
ccheffne@buffalo.edu
+1 716-829-2797
Mishaela Dinino
dinino@buffalo.edu
+1 716-829-5311

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