Status:
SUSPENDED
Modifying Unconscious Tongue Movements in Adults With Developmental Stammer.
Lead Sponsor:
Institute of Technology, Sligo
Collaborating Sponsors:
Irish Research Council
Conditions:
Stammering
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a pilot randomised controlled trial investigating whether using modification of saccadic eye movements can control lateral unconscious tongue positioning and enhance fluency in adults with a c...
Detailed Description
Participants will be assessed for stammering severity either on line via video link or in the Institute of Technology Sligo Health Science \& Exercise Physiology Lab (B2004) at three time points: befo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults age \> 18 years.
- A diagnosis of confirmed developmental stammer from SALT characterized by stammering on ≥ 3% of syllables.
- A proficiency in the English Language.
- No diagnosis of any emotional, behavioural, learning or neurological disorder.
- Cognitive ability to take part.
- Have previously completed a course of outpatient treatment for confirmed developmental stammer.
Exclusion
- Younger than 18 years.
- Not having completed a traditional intervention for stammer.
- This research is not intended to replace current interventions but provide additional possibilities for those adults who have completed a standard programme of intervention and their developmental stammer still persists and a rate of ≥ 3% of syllables
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 10 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 2 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04310436
Start Date
March 10 2020
End Date
September 2 2027
Last Update
October 26 2024
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Institute of Technology, Sligo
Sligo, Co Sligo, Ireland, F91YW50