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Speech Sound Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting speech sound disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 19 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07779759Recruiting
Speech therapy intensity for children with speech sound disorders
This study compares two different levels of speech therapy (high-intensity versus low-intensity) to see which is more effective for children aged 4 to 12 who have difficulty making certain speech sounds correctly.
GhentAges 4–12 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06831396Recruiting
Ultrasound speech therapy for kids with speech sound errors
This study tests if using ultrasound to show tongue movements during speech therapy helps children with speech sound disorders improve their pronunciation. It may be an option if your child has trouble making certain sounds and speaks Cantonese.
Hong KongAges 5–12 - NCT07214480Recruiting
Speech therapy for children who struggle with the /s/ sound
This study tests a treatment program for children aged 7 to 11 who have trouble saying the /s/ sound. It's done over Zoom with a computer, and researchers will check if the therapy helps improve their speech.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 7–11 - NCT06517225RecruitingPhase 2
Online vs in-person speech therapy for /r/ sound
This study tests whether speech therapy for the 'r' sound works as well when sessions are online (via video) compared to in-person. It is for children ages 9–17 who struggle to say the 'r' sound.
Bloomfield, New JerseyAges 9–17 - NCT06884943RecruitingPhase 2
AI tool to help kids generalize speech skills
This study tests if an AI-powered system can help children ages 9 to 17 generalize the speech sounds they learned in a previous study. It's for kids who already completed the VISIT trial and showed some progress.
Bloomfield, New JerseyAges 9–17 - NCT06969521Recruiting
Online speech therapy for kids who struggle with the R sound
This trial tests a new online treatment program designed to help children and teens improve their production of the R sound. It may be a good option if your child has difficulty saying the R sound and speaks English as their main language.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–17 - NCT07041723Recruiting
Online biofeedback for
This study tests an online biofeedback program to help children and teens improve their 's' and 'z' sounds. It might be a good fit if your child struggles with these sounds and meets a few other health and age guidelines.
Bloomfield, New JerseyAges 8–17 - NCT05668923Recruiting
Brain-scan study of speech patterns in people who stutter
This study uses MRI to look at brain signals involved in speech fluency. It may help researchers better understand what drives stuttering and how the brain supports fluent speech.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 5–17 - NCT05214092Enrolling by invitation
Study brain changes after surgery in teens and young adults
This study looks at how a brain area involved in hearing and language contributes to recovery after medically needed surgery. It may help doctors better understand post-op outcomes using language and hearing-related brain measurements.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13–25 - NCT07546292Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Improve Reading and Letter Learning
This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help improve how your brain learns letters and sounds, and how well you read. You'll receive mild electrical stimulation to your scalp while learning letter-sound pairs, and researchers will use MRI scans to see how your brain responds.
ZurichAges 18–35 - NCT07304024RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a drug and sound therapy for age-related hearing difficulty
This trial tests whether a combination of an antihistamine (clemastine fumarate) and specially designed sounds can improve how the brain processes hearing in middle-aged adults with mild hearing loss. It might help if you have trouble understanding speech in noisy settings.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 45–65 - NCT06930170Recruiting
Cochlear implant for children with hearing loss in one ear
This trial tests whether a cochlear implant helps children aged 4 to 6 years who have hearing loss in only one ear (or one ear with severe loss and the other with mild loss) improve their hearing and communication. The device is surgically placed in the ear with worse hearing.
ParisAges 4–6 - NCT05468567Recruiting
Sound perception study for people with noise-related ear injury
This study looks at how people who have noise-related ear trauma perceive sounds, using a 3D (three-dimensional) sound setup. The results may help doctors better understand sound processing after acoustic injuries.
LyonAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for speech sound disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 19 recruiting speech sound 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 speech sound 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 speech sound 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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