Participate in Research

If you would like to learn more or are interested in participating in our studies, please call (765-496-0216) or e-mail us (aphasia@purdue.edu).  We will answer any questions and/or set up an appointment (in person or virtual).

For participants without aphasia, we will administer a cognitive-language screening to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements to be part of the control group. If eligible, you will then be given the exact instructions for the study. All research tasks are non-invasive.

For participants with aphasia, we will first provide a comprehensive language evaluation. Depending on the results of this evaluation, your eligibility will be determined.

Although there may not be direct benefits to participants, taking part in our research assists clinicians and researchers in better understanding communication difficulties in individuals with aphasia. Our goal is to develop novel treatment approaches for people with aphasia. If you participate in our studies, you may directly assist in providing information regarding these approaches.

Yes, eligible participants will be compensated for our studies. Each study's criteria and payment may be different.

The level of risk is minimal, meaning no more than you might encounter in everyday life. Because each session takes approximately 2 hours, some participants may feel tired at the end of the session.

For participants with aphasia: at or immediately after the first language testing session, a copy of relevant medical records is requested (ex: MRI report, neurologist or Speech-Language Pathologist report). This is to help the researchers in identifying the location of your stroke and to assist with verifying your diagnosis of aphasia.
For all participants:

• Eye glasses (if applicable)
• Hearing aids (if applicable)
• Face masks are no longer mandatory but recommended to be worn in the lab.

The Purdue Aphasia Lab strives to provide a safe space for all individuals that wish to participate in-person. Purdue is no longer requiring masking on campus, if a participant wishes to wear a mask they are welcome to do so. We ask any participant who is not feeling well to reschedule their sessions.