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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Electrode Headgear Testing Study

Does your child (age 14-17) use an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device? If so, they may be interested in helping researchers by testing a newly designed dry electrode headset. Involves 1 session lasting up to 4 hours that will include communication tasks, such as copying sentences and describing a picture, along with completion of an online survey. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

14 - 17

DURATION: Up to 4 hours
VISITS: 1

LOCATION:

Forbes Tower – Oakland or ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA

Real World Testing of AAC-BCI

Does your child (age 14-17) have a have a severe or progressive communication disorder and need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) clinical services? If so, they may be interested in participating in a study that would provide an AAC system with brain computer interface access that could be used in the home. Eligible participants need wheelchair assistive technology.

AGE:

14 - 17

DURATION: Up to 2 years
VISITS: Monthly visits to your home

LOCATION:

ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA & your home

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Mouth and Teeth