Clinical trials
Language Development clinical trials
Below are recruiting language development clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 33 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06479278Recruiting
Talk With Me Baby for early language development
This study tests a program called Talk With Me Baby, which coaches parents on talking with their infants to help boost their early language skills during regular well-child checkups. It is for caregivers who speak English and have a healthy full-term baby up to 9 months old.
Kansas City, KansasAges birth–9 months - NCT07531706Recruiting
How Babies' Brains Process Speech Sounds
This study measures how 7–8-month-old babies' brains respond to spoken language. Researchers want to understand early brain development and predict which babies might have language challenges later, especially those with a family history of language or learning difficulties.
Bosisio Parini, LeccoAges 7 months–8 months - NCT04755309Enrolling by invitation
Early rhythmic activities for Italian-speaking infants
This trial studies whether starting a rhythmic play/intervention early in life can support healthy babies’ development, including language-related outcomes. It enrolls specific infant ages and looks for certain family-language risk backgrounds while excluding some health and genetic/neurodevelopment conditions.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 6 months–9 months - NCT06536296Recruiting
Music therapy for preterm brain development
This study tests if specially designed music can help premature babies' brains grow stronger and healthier. It is for very preterm infants born between 24 and 30 weeks of pregnancy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 6 months–7 months - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05861531Recruiting
Oral stimulation and language support for preterm feeding
This study tests whether a feeding-focused therapy that includes mouth stimulation and language support helps preterm babies feed more effectively. It may be most helpful for babies born very early who are learning to feed safely and comfortably.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 5 months–7 months - NCT07529327Recruiting
Supporting Language Development in Young Children of Parents in Recovery
This study helps parents or caregivers with a history of substance use support their young child's language development through weekly community groups and optional one-on-one sessions. The goal is to help children ages 1–3 learn more words and start combining words earlier.
Eugene, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07762118Recruiting
Brain stimulation with language learning for adults
This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique with structured language-learning sessions can help adults improve their language skills. It might be an option if you are interested in boosting your language learning.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 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+ - NCT07054866Recruiting
Rural autistic kids & language support study
This study is for autistic children or those with language delays, as well as their siblings or cousins, living in rural areas. It aims to help them express themselves better. Typically-developing children are also welcome as a comparison group.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 2 years+ - NCT05962359Recruiting
Personalized coaching for language in young children with hearing loss
This trial tests a language program designed for young children with hearing loss who are getting cochlear implants. It aims to improve how well children understand and use spoken language, by using a “prediction” approach to tailor support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges birth–5 years - NCT07285720Recruiting
Language Development in Williams Syndrome
This study looks at how children and adults with Williams syndrome learn language. Researchers want to understand how sounds and word patterns affect language skills in this condition.
AmiensAges 6 years+ - NCT07438639Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality language help for kids with language delay
This study tests whether virtual reality games can help preschool children with language delay improve their speaking and understanding skills. It is designed for children ages 3 to 6 with a language disorder but without other major health problems.
MessinaAges 3–8 - NCT07447427Recruiting
Language development in kids with cochlear implants and speech therapy
This study looks at how children with cochlear implants develop language and how speech-language therapy can help. It may be a good fit for children who received a cochlear implant between 8 and 24 months old and have had follow-up care for at least two years.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 2.7 years–4 years - 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 - NCT07189104Recruiting
SAGA program for toddlers' language and social growth
This study looks at whether a program called SAGA can help toddlers in Swedish-speaking childcare in Finland with their language and social-emotional skills. It's designed for children aged 11 to 36 months.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 11 months–3 years - NCT04905381Recruiting
Test a home language program to help toddlers prepare for school
This study looks at whether a home-based language program (called the LENA Start Program) can improve toddlers’ readiness for school. It focuses on families with toddlers around 16–30 months old in the Alief Independent School District area.
Houston, TexasAges 1.3 years–2.5 years - NCT06512168Recruiting
Measuring aided language development in children
This study tests whether using an iPad communication app helps children with Down syndrome or cerebral palsy who have trouble speaking. It looks at how their language skills grow over time.
Orlando, FloridaAges 3.5 years–5 years - NCT07316387Enrolling by invitation
Painkiller exposure in pregnancy and child development
This study follows up on children whose mothers were in the COPANA project to see if prenatal exposure to mild painkillers affects neurobehavioral development in toddlers and preschoolers.
CopenhagenAges 2–6 - NCT07699536Recruiting
Prenatal music for baby's language development
This study tests if playing music before birth can help babies learn language after they are born. Pregnant women in the Greater Bay Area who speak Cantonese or Mandarin at home may join.
ShenzhenAges 18 years+ - NCT05921214Recruiting
Testing how extra support helps young children learn words
This study looks at whether “extra support” during word learning helps children learn and use new words. It focuses on very young, English-speaking children who show lower word use for their age.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 2–4
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for language development?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 33 recruiting language development 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 language development 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 language development 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.
Related conditions
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