I am interested in this study.

Verifying Aphasia Research

Principal Investigator: Willem van Boxtel

Institution: Louisiana State University

Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US

Study ends by: 01/01/27

What is the research about?

  • We are doing this research to improve how reliable aphasia research is. This is important because aphasia research leads to treatments and assessments, and we want to make sure these treatments and assessments are based on reliable research.
  • During the experiment, participants will complete aphasia tests, and complete tasks involving picture naming, making sentences about pictures on a screen, and selecting between pictures on screen.
  • We will track participants' eye movements during part of the task using webcams.
  • We will also record speech samples.
  • Participants will complete 2 sessions of 1-2 hours each. The sessions are scheduled about one week apart.

Where does this research study take place? Online or on the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge, LA

Can I participate virtually? Yes

Who is this study for?

  • Any type of aphasia (not progressive)

Who is this study not for?

  • Not a dominant speaker of English

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

$20 per session, by check through the mail.

I might be interested! Who can I contact?

Contact Name: Willem van Boxtel

Email: wvboxtel@lsu.edu

Phone: +12255787600

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