Clinical trials: Developmental Language Disorders
Williams Syndrome, Language
Phonological Constraints on Language Development in Individuals With Williams Syndrome
Williams syndrome (WS) is a neurodevelopmental disease characterized by mild to moderate intellectual disability and an extremely heterogeneous cognitive profile.
- Conditions
- Williams Syndrome, Language, Phonological Short-Term Memory, EEG-NIRS
- Trial name
- SOUNDS (NCT07285720)
- Testing
- EEG-NIRS protocol, Questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Neurological Impairments, Genetic Syndrome
Speech Therapy and Parenting for Early Socio-communicAtive sKills
Every year, millions of children are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disabilities. This term covers a wide range of conditions, from genetic syndromes to brain injuries such as cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Neurological Impairments, Genetic Syndrome, Neurodevelopmental Disability, Developmental Delays
- Trial name
- SPEAK (NCT06666777)
- Testing
- Intervention focused on intersubjective prelinguistic and socio-communicative skills, Standard speech therapy intervention
- Where
- 9 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Developmental Dyslexia
Comparison of Interventions for Developmental Dyslexia
The purpose of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of Rhythmic Reading Training (RRT), a computer-assisted intervention method that combines sublexical reading exercises with rhythm processing, and that of an…
- Trial name
- NCT02791841
- Testing
- Rhythmic Reading Training, Visual Hemispheric-Specific Stimulation + Action Video Games, Action Video Games
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Autism
Joint Attention Intervention and Young Children With Autism
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of an intervention aimed to increase joint attention in 2-4 year old children with autism. The study will be conducted in mainstream preschools in Norway.
- Trial name
- NCT00378157
- Testing
- Joint attention intervention
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Ullevaal University Hospital
Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability
Written Language Intervention for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a written language intervention using functional texts for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT05851937
- Testing
- Written language intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Language Development Disorders
Virtual Reality-supported Language Intervention for Preschool Children With DLD
This study aims to test the effectiveness of virtual reality-supported speech therapy in improving basic language skills in children aged 3 to 6 years diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
- Trial name
- NCT07438639
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS), Taditional Speech Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
Dyslexia
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Dyslexia.
The present study grounds on the absence of evidence-based treatment in individuals with dyslexia. At this topic, the present study will explore the potential effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over…
- Trial name
- NCT04244578
- Testing
- Active tDCS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute
Aphasia
Learning to Communicate Successfully Approach for Urdu Speaking Patients With Chronic Aphasia
This study aims to develop and validate the Learning to Communicate Successfully Approach (LCSA), a culturally sensitive communication intervention manual for Urdu-speaking adults with chronic aphasia.
- Trial name
- LCSA (NCT07889778)
- Testing
- Learning to Communicate Successfully Approach (LCSA)
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Language Development, Language Development Disorders
Cortical Tracking of Speech in the First Year of Life
The goal of this observational study is to investigate early neural mechanisms underlying the processing of spoken language, specifically the phenomenon of cortical tracking, and to determine whether these mechanisms can serve as…
- Conditions
- Language Development, Language Development Disorders, Infant Development, Infant Developmental Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT07531706
- Testing
- Electrophysiological recording, Behavioral Assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Developmental Language Disorder
Maximizing Outcomes for Preschoolers With Developmental Language Disorders
The objective of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Enhanced Milieu Teaching-Sentence Focus (EMT-SF) intervention, implemented by caregivers and interventionists, relative to a control condition enrolling 108…
- Trial name
- NCT03782493
- Testing
- the Enhanced Milieu Teaching-Sentence Focus
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Hearing Loss
Maximizing Language Development in Children With Hearing Loss
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of early intervention on language skills for children with hearing loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01963468
- Testing
- Early language intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Genetic Syndrome, Language Development
Study of an Early Parenting Intervention for Children With Genetic Abnormalities and Mental Health Problems
The GAP study is a randomized controlled trial that aims to determine the feasibility and efficacy of the "Incredible Years Autism Spectrum and Language Delays" (IY-ASLD®) intervention for families of children with developmental…
- Conditions
- Genetic Syndrome, Language Development, Autism or Autistic Traits, Parenting
- Trial name
- The GAP (NCT06125093)
- Testing
- Incredible Years Autism Spectrum and Language Delays Parent Program (IY-ASLD®)
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
Down Syndrome
Proactive Speech and Language Intervention for Infants With Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome (DS) face life-long struggles with verbal communication. Babble and speech sound development is delayed, and speech can be difficult to understand.
- Trial name
- BBC-DS (NCT06450509)
- Testing
- Babble Boot Camp
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Developmental Language Disorder
Developmental Pilot of Support Groups for Caregivers of Children With DLD
The purpose of this study is to test a new support group curriculum that we designed to support parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
- Trial name
- NCT07536217
- Testing
- Support Groups
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Reading Disorder
Gene x Environment Interplay in Developmental Dyslexia Treatment: A Round-trip Translation Between Humans and Animal
Developmental dyslexia affects 7% of school-age children (Male:Female ratio of 1.5:1) and incurs disadvantages in education and occupation.
- Trial name
- Gedys (NCT06186882)
- Testing
- Action Video-Game
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Developmental Dyslexia
Rhythmic Reading Training: Comparing the Rhythmic and Visual Contributions to Reading Improvement
The main objective of the study is to evaluate the specific effect of the sub-components of the reading training program Rhythmic Reading Training (RRT) on reading speed and accuracy in a sample of Italian students with…
- Trial name
- NCT04995991
- Testing
- RRT rhythm only, RRT rhythm + visual cue
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Language Disorders
Early Treatment of Language Impairment in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder With Leucovorin Calcium
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the cognitive and behavioral effects of liquid leucovorin calcium on young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and determine whether it improves language as well as the…
- Trial name
- NCT04060017
- Testing
- Levoleucovorin Calcium
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Aphasia
Listen in: Developing and Testing a Therapy Application for Patients With Speech Comprehension Deficits After Stroke.
The main aim is to develop and test the clinical efficacy of a novel, web based, rehabilitation application. Listen-In will provide an effective speech comprehension training tool that patients with aphasia can use to practice…
- Trial name
- Listen-in (NCT02540889)
- Testing
- Auditory comprehension therapy.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Breast Cancer, Exercise and Recovery
Research on the Development and Validation of Personalized Exercise Prescription System for Breast Cancer Patients Based on Large Language Models
The goal of this observational study is to develop and evaluate a large language model (LLM)-based decision support system for exercise prescription in breast cancer patients, aiming to provide personalized decision-making…
- Trial name
- NCT07767565
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
HIE - Hypoxic - Ischemic Encephalopathy, Language Delay
Speech of Kids After Neonatal Encephalopathy
The goal of this ambispective cohort study is to reveal the early indicators of delayed language development in children born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
- Conditions
- HIE - Hypoxic - Ischemic Encephalopathy, Language Delay, Autism, ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
- Trial name
- SANE (NCT07136636)
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University