University of Michigan
The overall objective of this study is to examine inter effector areas (IEAs) activity and functional connectivity during continuous speech production in stuttering adults.
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
Participants will complete a speech production task with 2 conditions (stuttered, non-stuttered) while undergoing functional MRI to assess brain activity. Brain activity will be compared within subjects for the 2 conditions. The intervention is the combination of tasks delivered to all participants. The speaking task is the intervention (modifying agent) and the MRI is a measurement tool, not a therapeutic or modifying agent.
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