Verbal Fluency Nonverbal Fluency and Discourse in Normally Aging Adults

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65 years - 100 years
Male
Phase 4
1 Location

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to examine the integrity of and the relationship between verbal fluency, nonverbal fluency, and discourse abilities in older adults with acquired brain injury, as well as the effects of education level, age, and activity levels on these skills.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to investigate verbal, nonverbal, and discourse skills in elderly individuals of varying ages, and education levels; and to investigate the verbal, nonverbal, and discourse skills in elderly individuals of varying ages and education levels with those who have an acquired brain injury.
This study takes place in Bloomington, IN.

Participants will not be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy,discourse,verbal,non-verbal,nonverbal,communication,aging,elderly
  • Age: 65 years - 100 years
  • Gender: Male

Inclusion Criteria
Either no history of acquired brain injury, or with a history of a mild acquired brain injury
Native speakers of English
Visual and hearing acuity will be within normal limits with or without correction
Exclusion Criteria
History of alcohol or substance abused, dementia, psychiatric illness or clinical depression within the past six months

Updated on 04 Aug 2024. Study ID: 1402784323

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