Current Projects
Understand Me for Life: Using Noise-augmented Automatic Speech Recognition to Improve Intelligibility in Parkinson’s Disease
We are conducting a randomized controlled trial with 42 speakers with Parkinson’s disease to examine the initial efficacy of Understand Me for Life, a web-based app that uses noise-augmented automatic speech recognition to improve intelligibility. Participants will complete the one-month treatment protocol at home, both independently and under the supervision of a speech and language pathologist. This study has been funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. For more information, please reach out at ctld_lab@tc.columbia.edu.
Women with Parkinson’s Disease
We are interested in examining the relationship between the presence of voice and speech difficulties, changes in social connectedness, physical exercise and cardiovascular health in women with Parkinson’s disease. For more information, please reach out at ctld_lab@tc.columbia.edu.
Grants and Awards
Moya-Galé, G. (PI). “Understand Me for Life: Using noise-augmented automatic speech recognition to improve intelligibility in Parkinson’s disease”. Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF 023300), 01/01/2023-12/31/2025 (Total Award $499,253.69).
Moya-Galé, G. (PI). “Understand Me for Life: An Intelligibility App for Parkinson's Disease”. Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF 001236), 03/01/2021-03/01/2022 (Total Award $157,681.59).
Moya-Galé, G. (PI) (Co-PIs States, R. and Rossi, A.). “A Community-Based Program for Social Participation and Exercise for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease”. Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grant (PF-CGP_2065), 07/01/2020-06/30/2021 (Total Award $15,000).
