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Communication Disorders Clinical Trial in Omaha, NE

Access cutting-edge communication disorders treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Omaha. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Altec Inc.

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Omaha

    Convenient for NE residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Omaha site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Communication Disorders Study in Omaha

The overall objective of this study is to develop an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system that is effective in delivering a person-centric communication device that will provide a versatile access method that can automatically learn and adapt to the user's physical abilities by creating a personalized, comprehensive keyboard interface for communication, not otherwise available to people in need of alternative communication.

Sponsor: Altec Inc.

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Adults or Children; age greater than or equal to 6 y.o.
Male or female
Able to (a) spell, (b) follow 2-3 step directions, (c) read 40 point text
Have complex communication needs representing a broad spectrum of developmental and acquired severe motor impairments resulting from high spinal cord injury (SCI), chronic Guillain-Barre syndrome, brain stem stroke, cerebral palsy (CP), locked-in syndrome, among others.
Requires the use of an alternative access strategy to communicate and/or use technology that has been clinically prescribed and manually optimized following current clinical standards.
Sufficient control and voluntary muscle activation on either the head, hand, or foot (on the basis of clinical evaluation by clinical collaborators at University of Nebraska Medical Center) to use the proposed wearable AAC system for the purpose of this study.
Sufficient stamina and developmental maturity (on the basis of clinical evaluation by clinical collaborators at University of Nebraska Medical Center) to attend to the approximately 1-2 hour protocols outlined in Aims 2 and 3 without excess fatigue or distraction.
Availability for at least 5 testing sessions over the study period.
No medical or safety restrictions of active head, hand, or foot movement (as determined by clinical collaborators at University of Nebraska Medical Center).
Clinical evidence of preserved cognition by a score of 0 or 1 on NIHSS Consciousness and Communication item.
Ability to voluntarily blink eyes or raise eyebrows on command (for head selection) or contract fingers/hand grasp (for hand selection) or rotate foot (for foot selection).
Able to provide written, informed consent or an accompanying communication partner or parent/guardian (for individuals under 18 y.o) to provide written, informed consent/assent to participate in the study.
Able to speak and follow directions in English.

Exclusion Criteria

Non-English speaker.
Inability to follow simple instructions in English.
Medical history of musculoskeletal conditions (arthritis, spondylosis, etc.) that causes pain on head, hand, or foot movement.
Restricted active or passive rotation of head and neck resulting from unstable vertebral, spinal cord, or nerve roots that places the subject at risk for execution of the protocol.
Medical history of cardiac or respiratory complications, or similar disorders that would severely reduce stamina and/or place the subject at risk for conducting the different motor activities.
Unable to provide informed assent/consent in English.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Omaha?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06337188) has an active research site in Omaha, NE that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Communication Disorders Treatment Options in Omaha, NE

If you're searching for communication disorders treatment options in Omaha, NE, this clinical trial (NCT06337188) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Omaha research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced communication disorders specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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