In recent years a new group of medications to control blood sugar have been approved by the FDA. These “GLP1-RA” drugs have been proven to work well on lowering blood sugars and improving the health of patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Early data also indicates...
This protocol includes studies on how aging affects the control and coordination of speech production. Various hypotheses are being investigated in our laboratory with the common aim of improving our understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying normal and disordered speech. The common procedure across these...
The University of Washington SPEAC Lab is inviting individuals who have experienced changes in their thinking and memory; and have been diagnosed with, or are concerned about Mild Cognitive Impairment or early-stage dementia. This study involves answering survey questions about their experiences communicating with other...
The University of Washington SPEAC Lab is inviting individuals who have experienced changes to their speech and/or voice due to any type of head and neck cancer to answer survey questions about their communication experiences. We ask participants to nominate at least one family member,...
The University of Washington SPEAC Lab is inviting individuals who have been diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia (also known as laryngeal dystonia) to answer survey questions about their communication experiences. We ask participants to nominate at least one family member, friend, or coworker to also answer...
The University of Washington SPEAC Lab is inviting individuals who have experienced changes to their speech and/or voice due to Parkinson’s disease to answer survey questions about their communication experiences. We ask participants to nominate at least one family member, friend, or coworker to also...
EVO is a 12-month healthy lifestyle and weight loss research study taking place in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University. Researchers are looking to determine the best strategy for weight loss and healthy living. Participants enroll in the 12-month, remotely-delivered study and receive...
Benzalkonium chlorides (BACs) are widely used in various cleaning and disinfectant products. Individuals can be exposed to BACs from medical settings, restaurants, and homes or through consumer products or specific foods. Study participants will fill out a questionnaire about their occupation and use of products...
Thank you for your interest in our study! Castner Incorporated, with Research & Marketing Strategies, is currently recruiting adults aged 62 or older who suffer from respiratory problems to take a survey about at-home emergency preparedness. We are hoping to learn more about individuals' preparedness...
The Applied Hearing Science Lab in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington is conducting a research project on hearing wellness among older adults. The goal of the project is to understand the factors underlying individual differences in speech understanding...
