Study how each brain side helps you understand speech
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the left and right sides of the brain help with speech understanding, using a safe brain-stimulation method called TMS. It may help researchers understand why some people struggle with speech and communication.
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Who can take part
- You were born and raised speaking only English (monolingual native English speaker)
- You have no past or current neurological problems (like stroke, epilepsy, or other brain/nerve diseases)
- You have no history of speech or language difficulties, based on a short language check
- Your hearing is good: your hearing test must be at least “30 decibels” in both ears, with not much difference between ears
- You are right-handed
- You must be medically able to receive TMS (no key safety risks like seizures, certain metal in the skull, or pregnancy)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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