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Please note that COVID-19 precautions are in place on the University of Pittsburgh campus. If you have questions or concerns about an upcoming research study visit, or if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the study team directly for additional information prior to your research study visit.

Interested in COVID-19 research study opportunities? Please view the COVID-19 Studies page for adults and the Pediatric Studies page for children aged birth-17. To view all research studies currently recruiting participants, visit our new Featured Research page for adults and Featured Pediatric Research page for children. Need help with your Pitt+Me account? Contact Us.

Welcome to the Speech and Language Disorders Studies Page

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 Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 4 hours
VISITS:  1

Location 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 Range
AGE:   14 - 17

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

Location LOCATION: 

ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA & your home



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