Clinical trials
Speech clinical trials
Below are recruiting speech clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 198 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05918679Recruiting
Study of brain activity during learning speech sounds
This study looks at how the brain helps you learn and produce speech, especially the “motor” skills involved in making speech sounds. You may be able to take part if you’re healthy and meet the language, hearing, and medication requirements.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06458153Recruiting
Imaging speech after cerebellar stroke
This study uses brain scans to understand how the brain controls speech in people who have had a cerebellar stroke. It is looking for both stroke survivors and healthy volunteers to compare.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05988515Recruiting
AI-assisted treatment for children struggling with the 'r' sound
This study tests a computer-assisted program to help children and teens improve their 'r' sound. It is designed for those who struggle with saying 'r' and want to work on it through online sessions.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 9–17 - NCT06181149Recruiting
Stuttering and how the brain predicts speech sounds
This study uses brain imaging and stimulation to understand how people who stutter process speech sounds. It may help explain why stuttering happens and guide future treatments.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 3 years+ - NCT06829420Recruiting
Mirroring speech to help people with aphasia talk better
This study tests a new way to help people who have trouble speaking after a stroke by having them mirror and follow along with recorded phrases. It is for adults who had a stroke on the left side of their brain and now have nonfluent aphasia (trouble getting words out).
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT05929859RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Speech therapy for sounds r and s in kids
This early-stage trial tests an intensive speech-therapy approach to help kids who have trouble saying the sounds “r” and/or “s.” It may help improve how clearly your child’s speech sounds and how confidently they speak.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 9–17 - 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 - 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 - NCT06164717Recruiting
Study of how the brain controls speech
This trial tests how people adapt their speech when they hear their own voice altered. It may help understand speech control in healthy people and those with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor or Parkinson's disease.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 4 years+ - NCT07173049Recruiting
Speech help for kids using a communication board
This study tests whether a communication board can help children with cerebral palsy or similar conditions speak more clearly. It is designed for kids who have trouble being understood but can still say a few words.
Madison, WisconsinAges 7–17 - NCT07713706Enrolling by invitation
Brain activity study for speech production
This study looks at how the brain stops speech, using electrical recordings taken during your already-planned epilepsy monitoring. It may help understand speech control.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 8–26 - NCT04117360Recruiting
Speech therapy study for people after jaw alignment surgery
This study looks at how well people can make specific speech sounds before and after jaw alignment treatment. It may help researchers understand whether speech patterns improve with treatment in people with certain bite differences.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 15–40 - NCT04604444Recruiting
Rehab program to improve speech brain plasticity after stroke
This study looks at how intensive therapy can change the brain’s ability to relearn speech after a stroke that caused language or speech planning problems. You may be a good candidate if your stroke-related aphasia or apraxia was diagnosed by a speech specialist about 7 months ago.
UppsalaAges 18–75 - NCT04620343Recruiting
Study of breathing treatment for EILO during exercise
This trial tests a treatment approach for exercise-related breathing difficulty called EILO. It aims to help people whose breathing problems show up during peak exercise and who want ongoing follow-up.
Bergen, VestlandAges 12 years+ - NCT05609084Recruiting
Speech therapy before surgery for drug-resistant temporal epilepsy
This study tests an intensive pre-surgery speech rehabilitation program for people whose seizures come from the language-related area in the temporal part of the brain. The goal is to improve speech outcomes before planned epilepsy surgery.
BordeauxAges 16 years+ - NCT05695131Recruiting
Testing virtual reality speech therapy for adults
This study checks whether a virtual reality (VR) version of a speech-language therapy program is practical and works the way it should. You might benefit by getting speech therapy in a new, technology-based format, and helping researchers confirm it is safe and feasible.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06105099Recruiting
Speech therapy for children with cleft palate
This study tests a special speech therapy program for children with a cleft palate who have speech errors. The therapy focuses on improving speech sounds and seeing if the improvements last over time.
GhentAges 4–12 - NCT06168695Recruiting
Treating front teeth crossbite to help children's speech
This study looks at how fixing a crossbite (where upper front teeth sit behind lower teeth) can improve speech in children. It may help kids who have trouble saying certain sounds because of their teeth alignment.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 8–10 - NCT06381713Recruiting
Speech therapy for children with cleft palate
This study compares two types of speech therapy for children with cleft palate. It looks at how well each type works and how much it costs, to help find the best way to improve your child's speech.
GhentAges 4–12 - NCT06416306RecruitingPhase 1
Speech therapy for bilingual children with speech sound errors
This study tests a speech therapy program for bilingual children (Spanish and English) who have trouble saying certain sounds. The goal is to find which treatment targets work best to help them speak more clearly.
Iowa City, IowaAges 3–8 - NCT07692061Enrolling by invitation
Speech therapy study for Cantonese-speaking kids with cleft palate
This study tests a new speech therapy program for children and teens (ages 4–17) who had cleft palate repair before age 2 and have certain speech sound errors. It aims to improve their speech clarity and communication.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 4–17 - NCT06874322Recruiting
Voiceitt app for people with speech challenges
This trial tests the Voiceitt app, which helps people with speech difficulties communicate more clearly. It may be an option if your speech is hard to understand due to a condition like cerebral palsy, stroke, ALS, or Parkinson's disease.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13 years+ - NCT06817941Recruiting
Speech and arm exergame for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a fun 'exergame' that combines speech exercises with arm movements for children with cerebral palsy. It may help improve coordination and communication.
Newark, New JerseyAges 8–17 - NCT06895395Recruiting
Speech therapy for kids with cleft palate
This study compares different types of speech therapy for children born with a cleft palate who have developed certain speech errors. The goal is to learn which therapy works best from the perspective of the child, their family, and the speech therapist.
GhentAges 4–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for speech?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 198 recruiting speech 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 speech 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 speech 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
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.