Aphasia-friendly AI Chatbot

What is the research about?

• This study is about testing an aphasia-friendly AI chatbot developed at the Center for Brain Recovery.
• We want to see if people with aphasia can understand and use the chatbot better than regular websites, like Google.
• You will look for information about aphasia using Google and then the chatbot.
• You will answer a few questions, fill out a survey, and talk with the researcher about your experience with Google and the chatbot.
• We will measure how easy it is, how long it takes, and how you feel about using each tool to better refine our chatbot.

Where does this research study take place? Online, on Zoom

Can I participate virtually? Yes

Who is this study for?

• Chronic ischemic or hemorrhagic left hemisphere stroke
• At least 6 months post-stroke
• Age 18 or older
• Fluent speaker of English by self-report
• Presence of acquired language impairment following stroke, as confirmed by clinical diagnosis or standardized assessment (WAB-R)

Who is this study not for?

• Severe thinking or memory problems that make tasks hard.
• Vision problems that make it hard to read a screen.
• Hearing problems that make it hard to do the interview

Will I be compensated for this study, or are there costs?

No - participation on a volunteer basis

I might be interested! Who can I contact?

Contact Name: Maddy Dunne

Email: dunnem@bu.edu

Phone: +16109058780