Clinical trials
Developmental Language Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting developmental language disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 54 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04558541Recruiting
Speech and grammar training study for kids with language disorder
This study looks at how children with developmental language disorder understand and produce parts of speech, especially verb endings and grammar patterns. It may help researchers develop better ways to support communication in kids who struggle with language.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 4–8 - NCT05678634Recruiting
Feedback training for children with language learning difficulties
This study tests a learning program that gives children feedback to help improve language and communication skills. It may help children who have developmental language difficulties and can understand instructions in English.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8–12 - NCT05767242Recruiting
Early brain tests in babies at language risk
This study looks for early brain signals that may predict future language difficulties in very young children. It compares babies with a family history of language problems to babies without, using safe testing to see what markers show up early.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 6 months–8 years - NCT05901493Recruiting
Memory learning task study for adults with language difficulty
This study checks how well adults remember and use newly learned language information over time. It compares people with developmental language disorder to people without it to understand what may affect long-term learning.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–55 - NCT05988190Recruiting
Learning new words in children with language disorder
This study looks at how children with developmental language disorder learn new words from context. It aims to find better ways to support their language development.
Johnson City, New YorkAges 7–11 - NCT06085300Recruiting
Bilingual treatment study for children with language delays
This study looks at how bilingual children with language delays respond to treatment in English or Spanish. It aims to find the best way to help them improve their language skills.
Houston, TexasAges 4–6 - NCT06156865Recruiting
Understanding late talking in toddlers with brain imaging
This study uses brain scans and simple games to learn why some toddlers start talking later than others. It may help families understand their child's development.
Oshawa, OntarioAges 1.5 years–2.5 years - NCT06660108Recruiting
Genetic roots of language development and disorders
This study looks for genes linked to severe language disorders in children. It aims to understand why some children have lasting language difficulties despite therapy, which could lead to better treatments.
Corbeil-EssonnesAges 5 years+ - NCT06713863Recruiting
Better learning with a digital brain training program
This trial tests whether a digital program (BEATLE) helps children with language or reading difficulties improve their learning skills. You take part from home using a computer or smartphone.
HelsinkiAges 12–16 - NCT06866223Recruiting
Language therapy study for bilingual children ages 4–6
This study looks at how to best support bilingual children (ages 4–6) who have trouble with advanced sentences. It will test whether therapy in English, Spanish, or both helps them learn grammar more effectively.
Houston, TexasAges 4–6 - NCT06880731Recruiting
Training inner speech in children with language disorder
This study tests a program to help children with developmental language disorder improve their inner speech. It compares them to children with typical language development to see if the training helps with language skills.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8–10 - NCT06898671Recruiting
Language Skills in Adults With and Without DLD
This study looks at how language skills change over time in adults ages 30–35, by comparing people with Developmental Language Disorder (a lifelong difficulty with language) to those with typical language skills. Participants must have been in an earlier University of Iowa study to join.
Iowa City, IowaAges 30–35 - NCT06911138Recruiting
Grammar therapy for children with language disorder
This study tests a new way to help children with developmental language disorder learn complex grammar. It may be a good fit if your child struggles with understanding and using sentences and has not received this type of therapy before.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 8–11 - NCT06937255Recruiting
Language and reading risk in monolingual and multilingual children
This study tests a new way to identify children who may have trouble learning to read or speak Italian. It helps compare children who speak only Italian with those who also speak another language at home.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 4–9 - NCT06968169Recruiting
Short-term verbal memory in language development
This study looks at short-term verbal memory in people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and those with typical language skills, to better understand how memory affects language.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 5–10 - NCT06995014Recruiting
Word learning in kids with language delays
This study tests a new way to help children with language delays learn new words by using practice schedules that adapt to each child.
West Lafayette, IndianaAges 4 years–5.9 years - NCT07048392Recruiting
Word learning study for children with language delays
This trial tests whether children with developmental language disorder learn new words better during book reading. It compares their learning to kids with typical language skills to find better teaching strategies.
West Lafayette, IndianaAges 4 years–5.9 years - NCT07103044Recruiting
Early learning program for children with language delays
This study tests a program that helps teachers support language and early reading skills in preschool children with language delays or disorders. It compares children who receive language services with those developing typically.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 3.8 years–5.4 years - NCT07136636Recruiting
Speech development in kids treated for brain injury at birth
This study looks at how children who had a brain injury around birth (HIE) and received cooling therapy are developing speech. It may help families understand language outcomes after this treatment.
BudapestAges birth–7 years - NCT07369960Recruiting
Brain stimulation and language training for children with language delay
This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with language exercises can help children with global developmental delay who have trouble speaking. It's for children aged 2 to 5 with a confirmed language delay, and no other major conditions like epilepsy or autism.
Jishou, HunanAges 2–5 - NCT07510854Recruiting
Sentence prediction in language disorder study
This study tests how children with developmental language disorder predict sentences. It compares their performance to typical children to better understand language processing.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 5–7 - NCT07519629Recruiting
Teaching Parents to Help Spanish-Speaking Children With Language Delays
This study tests whether training caregivers (parents or guardians) to teach vocabulary at home helps young Spanish-speaking children who have language delays. The research focuses on children aged 4–6 who speak Spanish regularly.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges 4–6 - NCT07521371Enrolling by invitation
Intranasal Insulin for Autism in Children and Young Adults
This study observes how intranasal insulin (a form of insulin delivered through the nose) affects children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder who are already using or planning to use it as part of their regular care. Researchers will track changes in behavior and social skills over about 6 months.
Spring, TexasAges 4–21 - NCT07426328Enrolling by invitation
Robot therapy for kids with language disorder
This trial tests if interacting with a humanoid robot can help children aged 4 to 5 with developmental language disorder improve their motivation and language skills.
Messina, MessinaAges 4–5
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for developmental language disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 54 recruiting developmental language disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a developmental language disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a developmental language disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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