In the Zipse lab, our work broadly addresses cognitive and language abilities after brain injury in adults. In one line of work, we are investigating music-based ingredients used in the treatment of aphasia. This includes examining choral speaking, prosody, and speech timing in people with aphasia and apraxia of speech. In another set of studies, we are investigating longitudinal language and cognitive outcomes after stroke, and evaluating how cognition is assessed in people with aphasia.

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Rhythm and Timing Abilities in Aphasia

Does speaking in unison, also known as choral speaking, help people with aphasia speak more fluently? Whom does this work for, and how does it work? 

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We are recruiting people with aphasia, as well as adults without aphasia to serve in a comparison group.

For more information please call Lauryn at 617-643-3245 or lzipse [at] mghihp.edu (email us).

 

Aphasia Research Study:  Speaking Together

 

The goal of this study is to investigate how different ways of speaking can help people with aphasia speak more fluently.

Complete tests of language and musical rhythm. Repeat sentences, and speak along with a recording.

At the MGH IHP in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Researchers at the MGH IHP are running the study.

Two 2-hour long sessions. Pay is $75.

You may be eligible to participate if you:
• experienced a stroke at least 6 months ago
• have aphasia
• are a native English speaker
• are between the ages of 18 and 80

This is not a treatment study. There is not direct benefit to
you, but you will help us learn about aphasia.

Lab Team

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Associate Professor, Co-Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group

Lauryn Zipse, PhD, CCC-SLP

Co-Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group Associate Professor Communication Sciences and Disorders

Lauryn Zipse, PhD, CCC-SLP

Savetrie Bachan

Savetrie Bachan, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD

PhD Student Cognitive Neuroscience Group

Savetrie Bachan, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD

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Ayelet Kershenbaum, M.S., CCC-SLP

Doctoral research fellow

Ayelet Kershenbaum, M.S., CCC-SLP

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