Dopamine and movement in people who stutter
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This study looks at how dopamine affects speech and movement in adults who stutter. It may help us understand why stuttering happens.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are a native speaker of American English.
- You have normal hearing.
- You have stuttered since before age 6, and it is still present.
- You have no other speech, language, or hearing problems besides stuttering.
- You are not taking medications that affect dopamine (like for Parkinson's) or benzodiazepines.
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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