Clinical trials
Language Development Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting language development disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 51 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07426276Enrolling by invitation
Parent training plus speech therapy for speech development disorder
This study tests whether combining parent training with speech therapy helps children with speech development disorder more than speech therapy alone. It is for children aged 3 to 5 who have been diagnosed with a developmental language disorder.
Messina, MessinaAges 3–5 - 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 - 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 - NCT03222375Recruiting
Home treatment for autism using special sound and imaging devices
This trial studies a home-based treatment for autism (or related conditions) using specially designed sound, image, and electromagnetic devices. It aims to see whether this personalized “treatment code” and device approach can improve autism-related skills and behaviors.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 1 month–21 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 - 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 - NCT06666777Recruiting
Speech therapy and parenting for early communication skills
This study tests a program that combines speech therapy with parenting support to help young children with developmental delays improve their communication and social skills. It is designed for children aged 6 months to 5 years who have developmental challenges, and their parents.
Como, ComoAges 6 months–4.9 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 - NCT07518576Recruiting
Testing New Language and Communication Assessment Tools
This study is developing and testing new scales to measure language and communication problems after stroke. If you've had a stroke affecting speech or understanding, this research could help doctors better assess and track your recovery.
Venice, VEAges 18–90 - NCT07477899Enrolling by invitation
Growing up in challenging early life conditions
This study looks at how things like family or environmental challenges affect growing up. The goal is to understand the impact and find ways to support adults.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 18 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 - 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+ - NCT05236803Recruiting
Assessing motor problems in autistic children
This study aims to better understand how motor skills (movement and coordination) work in children with autism spectrum disorder. It uses an assessment approach to help researchers understand what motor difficulties look like, which may improve future evaluations and support.
BordeauxAges 6–11
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for language development disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 51 recruiting language development disorders 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 disorders 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 disorders 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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