Efficacy of a Novel Sound Therapy on Language Functioning in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease: A Clinical Trial

We are enrolling patients with Alzheimer’s Disease for a 2 month clinical trial investigating the long-term efficacy of a music-based intervention called SoRhythm on slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease symptoms including memory and language impairment. Those who participate will be asked to come in person to the Callier Center Richardson a total of four times for cognitive assessments and an EEG recording. In between these in person sessions, participants will be asked to listen to SoRhythm everyday for 2 months in the comfort of their own home. Those who participate will be compensated for their time. Please click the link below if you would like to sign up to learn more information about this study!


Efficacy of a Novel Sound Therapy on Language Function in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Clinical Trial

We are enrolling patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment for a 2 month clinical trial investigating the long-term efficacy of a music-based intervention called SoRhythm on slowing the progression of Mild Cognitive Impairment symptoms including memory and language impairment. Those who participate will be asked to come in person to the Callier Center Richardson a total of four times for cognitive assessments and an EEG recording. In between these in person sessions, participants will be asked to listen to SoRhythm everyday for 2 months in the comfort of their own home. Those who participate will be compensated for their time. Please click the link below if you would like to sign up to learn more information about this study!


Neurodevelopmental Effects of Rigorous Music Engagement in Socioeconomically Underserved Children

Through the partnership with Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Independent School District, we aim to investigate the effect of long-term (1 year) and intense (8-12 hours/week) "Young musicians" program comprehensively, i.e., on the cognitive, language, socio-emotional, and brain development, in 8-12-year-old children from socioeconomically underserved and racially underrepresented area of Dallas, Texas.


Neurostimulation and Behavior Study

Participants will complete a series of language, memory, and attention measures. Then, they will be connected to a cutting-edge neurostimulation system. As they complete a series of computer-based cognitive tasks, a weak electrical current will be passed along their scalp. This electricity will change how the brain functions, and researchers will measure any changes in behavior as the electricity is delivered. Any changes in behavior are short-term and end when the electricity is turned off.


Neurostimulation and Language Study

We are enrolling participants 18-65 years with agrammatic aphasia and with no diagnosis of aphasia for a study investigating the effect of neuromodulation on language processing. Specifically, we will test the effects of using transcranial current stimulation (a non-invasive method where a weak electrical current is passed along your scalp) combined with a novel sound stimulation. This study will consist of one in-person session at the Callier Center Richardson and will take around 2 hours. Those who participate will be compensated.


Speech, Language and Music Study

We are enrolling adults aged 18+ to participate in a study investigating the benefits of a music-based stimulation on language processing. The study will take place at the Callier Center Richardson during a one-hour visit. Those who participate will be asked to perform a computerized language activity and listen to music with headphones. Participants will be compensated for their time


Speech, Language and Music Study

We are recruiting adults (18-35 years of age) to participate in a behavioral experiment. You must have no history of significant neurological issues (e.g., traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, or tumors). After signing up for this study, you will be sent a link to a Redcap consent form, and a background questionnaire form. These documents will take about 10 minutes to complete. During this 1-hour experiment, you will be asked to read a series of passages and answer comprehension questions. Prior to the reading test, you will listen to music. This study is worth 1 SONA credit or $20 Amazon gift card. Credits or reimbursement will be provided once your scheduled experiment has concluded