Clinical trials: Communications Disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Trunk Stabilization Exercises on Quality of Life and Communication in Cerebral Palsy
To investigate the effectiveness of neck and trunk stabilization exercises on communication and quality of life (QoL) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) with oral motor problems.
- Trial name
- NCT04214080
- Testing
- Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), Feeding and oral-motor intervention strategies, Neck and trunk stabilization exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Smart Glucose Meter Project
Currently, in the U.S., 1 in 3 males and 2 in 5 females born after 2000 are expected to develop diabetes during his or her lifetime.
- Trial name
- NCT01341587
- Testing
- Telcare Blood Glucose Meter (BGM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Hoarding Disorder, Hoarding
Enhancing Treatment of Hoarding Disorder With Personalized In-Home Sorting and Decluttering Practice
The proposed study aims to investigate the efficacy of adding in-home decluttering practice to Buried in Treasures Workshop (BIT) facilitated group treatment for hoarding disorder.
- Conditions
- Hoarding Disorder, Hoarding, Clutter
- Trial name
- BITS (NCT02843308)
- Testing
- Facilitated group therapy with behavioral practice; 18 weeks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Primary Progressive Aphasia
In the present sham-controlled study, the investigators examine whether tDCS could be used to enhance language abilities (e.g., picture naming) in individuals with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) primarily characterized by…
- Trial name
- NCT02928848
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Primary Progressive Aphasia
Home-based tDCS in Frontotemporal Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease
The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation and computerized cognitive training on executive functioning in individuals with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), mild…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT05978804
- Testing
- Computerized Cognitive Training, Active tDCS (tDCS) on DLPFC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Natural Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth With Non-verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
This study consists of a 6-week, open-label, randomized clinical trial study to compare efficacy and tolerability of the natural treatments omega-3 fatty acids, inositol, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of mood…
- Conditions
- Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
- Trial name
- NCT03757585
- Testing
- Open-label Treatment with Omega-3 Fatty Acids + Inositol, Open-label Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary Progressive Aphasia, PPA
Rehabilitating and Decelerating Language Loss in Primary Progressive Aphasia With tDCS Plus Language Therapy
People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) are is a debilitating disorder characterized by the gradual loss of language functioning, even though cognitive functioning is relatively well preserved until the advanced stages of…
- Trial name
- NCT03728582
- Testing
- Active tDCS plus Speech-Language Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness Trial (Trial 2)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04283994)
- Testing
- Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart, EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Effect of Play on Social and Motor Skills of Children With ASD
In this study, the investigators will compare effects of two types of 8-weeklong interventions: a) multimodal or b) general movement to facilitate social communication and motor skills of school-age children with Autism Spectrum…
- Trial name
- NCT04258254
- Testing
- Multimodal, General, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Apraxia of Speech, Aphasia
A Novel Treatment for Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech : Measurement of Outcomes
In order to determine if speech-language therapy has positive effect, reliable measurement tools are required to document outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT01979159
- Testing
- Combined Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech Treatment (CAAST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Epilepsy, Tumor
High-density EEG in Neurological Disorders
The purpose of the study is to use a new method of high-density electroencephalogram (HD-EEG) recording to map brain areas important for movement, sensation, language, emotion, and cognition.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Tumor, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT04266041
- Testing
- High-density electroencephalogram (HD-EEG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy
A Pilot Study of Dexmedetomidine-Propofol in Children Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This is a pilot study to determine if a standard bolus dose and infusion of dexmedetomidine can significantly decrease the dose of propofol (infusion) required for accomplishing an MRI.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- NCT02633241
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine bolus and high infusion-Propofol, Dexmedetomidine bolus and low infusion-Propofol, Dexmedetomidine bolus only - Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph Cravero
Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Impairment
Negotiation Training for Caregiver Communication in AD
The purpose of this study is to design a Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (NDR) training intervention to improve communication and address resolution of conflicts that family caregivers of patients with cognitive impairment…
- Trial name
- NCT04837937
- Testing
- Caregiver vs. Patient [Beginner], Caregiver vs. Caregiver, Caregiver vs. Physician
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Substance Use, Parenting
Feasibility Study of a Web-based Program to Help Parents of Middle School Students Effectively Communicate With Their Children About Substance Use
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility of a web-based program for parents of middle school aged students. 286 parents and their child in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade will be asked to each complete two online questionnaires…
- Conditions
- Substance Use, Parenting, Communication
- Trial name
- NCT05900115
- Testing
- Media Ready Parent, Active Control Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 576 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Innovation Research & Training
Lung Cancer, Gastric Cancer
Effect of Multi-Media Tool on Enrollment in Oncology Clinical Trials
The purpose of this research study is to test a touchscreen computer program, which allows patients to see information on a computer screen regarding cancer care, and specifically clinical trials.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02020252
- Testing
- Testing an interactive technology in a diverse health literary population
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Stroke, Aphasia
Digital Interventions in Neurorehabilitation: iTALKbetter
iTALKBetter will provide an app-based therapy for people with word retrieval difficulties who have had a stroke. This study aims to test the therapy application for people with naming difficulties through a small scale…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Aphasia, Anomia
- Trial name
- NCT04566081
- Testing
- iTalkBetter Trained Items, iTalkBetter Untrained Items
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Speech Sound Disorders
New Therapeutical Perspectives in Cases of Phonological Disorders
The aim of this study is to verify phonological and auditory aspects of children submitted to traditional phonological therapy, phonological therapy using a software and placebo therapy in children with phonological disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT02935062
- Testing
- Traditional Phonological Therapy, Software Phonological Therapy- SIFALA
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Speech Sound Disorder
Correcting Residual Errors With Spectral, Ultrasound, Traditional Speech Therapy
Children with speech sound disorder show diminished accuracy and intelligibility in spoken communication and may thus be perceived as less capable or intelligent than peers, with negative consequences for both socioemotional and…
- Trial name
- C-RESULTS (NCT03737318)
- Testing
- Biofeedback-ultrasound, Biofeedback--visual-acoustic, Traditional articulation treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University
Language Delay, Language Development Disorders
Vocabulary Intervention for Late Talkers
Most studies regarding word learning have focused on understanding when and how infants learn words. At 24 months, typically developing infants know between 200 and 300 words and add new words to their vocabularies at a rapid…
- Trial name
- NCT03379818
- Testing
- Shape training intervention, Specific word training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
HPV Vaccination, Vaccine; Uptake
PREVENT HPV-Related Cancers - BootCamp Translation
This study will serve as one of the first to develop and test the effectiveness of strategies to promote HPV vaccination among diverse rural parents and caregivers of children ages 9-17 years in the Mountain West.
- Conditions
- HPV Vaccination, Vaccine; Uptake, Vaccination; Series Completion
- Trial name
- PREVENT (NCT06290206)
- Testing
- PREVENT - BCT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah