Research
We have several ongoing studies in our lab.
Find out more about our research below and sign up to join one of our studies.
The effect of social isolation and social connection on word naming in healthy older adults
The purpose of this NIA-funded study is to examine the effect of social connectedness on word naming in aging. We are actively looking for participants with a range of social connections, from very social to socially isolated. If you know someone who is home bound and lacking in social connections that might be interested in this study, please contact us below.
A feasibility study for naming improvement and retention in Primary Progressive Aphasia
We are seeking participants with semantic or logopenic variants of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) for a paid treatment study. We are interested in exploring whether combining a personalized intensive language treatment with a computer-based memory training program implemented at home will result in lasting improvements in word finding and language skills. During the in-person sessions you will: Be given a computer-based word-naming training that involves naming words from pictures, which will take approximately 60-75 minutes to complete. At home you will: Practice naming words at home using a computerized flashcard program for at least 30 minutes per day.
The study will take place at one of two research locations within the City University of New York. Participants can participate at Queens College (65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens NY) or Hunter College (425 East 25th Street, Manhattan NY). Participants will be asked to sign a consent form explaining the study and their rights in more detail. If you are interested in participating, or know someone who may be interested, please contact us at NeuroCommunicationLab@qc.cuny.edu.
