Plain-English translation of NCT06828523 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand how people listen to and perceive speech in different situations. You'll hear recorded speech samples—some from people with ALS and some from people without ALS—and simply indicate what you heard. This helps scientists learn whether the context of a conversation (interactive versus one-sided) changes how listeners understand speech.
People with ALS often develop speech changes over time. Understanding how listeners perceive speech in different conversational contexts could help researchers develop better communication strategies and support for people living with this condition.
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You'll complete this study entirely online from home using your own computer and headphones. You'll listen to recorded speech samples and indicate what you heard by responding to prompts. The entire study is self-paced and asynchronous, meaning you can participate whenever it's convenient for you—no scheduled appointments or visits required.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Penn State University
Collaborators
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Enrollment target
~1,300 participants
Started
October 2025
Primary completion
February 2029
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Anne Olmstead, Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania State University
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.