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National Research Opportunities

Researchers study aphasia in universities and hospitals all across the country. This research works to produce therapies that are appropriate and effective for individual affected by aphasia. Studies need to recruit research participants to make this happen.

 

Triangle Aphasia Project (TAP) encourages participation in aphasia-related research. Research opportunities from institutions all across the United States (many virtual!) are listed here:

Research Study Listings (aphasia.org)

 

 

 

 

Featured Research Study: Speech Accessibility Project from Beckman Institute (University of Illinois) 

*Help science and technology work better for people with speech challenges.

Who: Adults of all ages, HAVE a speech and/or language impairment from stroke, CAN answer yes/no questions, CAN follow basic instructions, CAN read or repeat simple sentences, HAVE Internet access with computer or tablet, HAVE someone who can help you log on
What: Record sentences and answer questions on our website. You will record 450 speech samples. You have up to three months to complete the recordings. It will take you about 7 hours. You can record a lot or a little at a time. You will be paid up to $180. Your caregiver can earn up to $90.
Where: In your own home on your computer or tablet.
Benefit/Risk: There are no major risks or benefits for being in this study. You may get tired when you record.

*Watch a video of Olivia (Program Manager) discussing the study details here: Speech Accessibility Video (youtube.com)

Sign up here: – SpeechAccessibility (illinois.edu)