Clinical trials
Speech clinical trials
Below are recruiting speech clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 197 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05621889RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Virtual speech therapy program for head and neck cancer patients
This trial tests a partner-guided virtual speech therapy program delivered through group sessions and questionnaires for people with head and neck cancer. If you’re starting curative chemo-radiation, the program may help with speech and swallowing-related symptoms during treatment.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05634356Recruiting
Study of how early speech learning changes with social input
This study looks at how infants learn speech sounds through everyday social interaction, like parent talk. It may help researchers understand what supports early speech development, including in babies with typical hearing and those with hearing loss or hearing devices.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 7 months–2 years - 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 - NCT05741853Recruiting
Speech therapy study for bilingual people with primary progressive aphasia
This study looks at how well speech-language therapy works in bilingual people with primary progressive aphasia, a condition that gradually affects language. It also tests whether different language skills (Spanish/Catalan or Spanish/English) affect response to treatment.
Austin, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT06040892Recruiting
Hearing in noise for children with two cochlear implants
This study tests if wearing two cochlear implants helps children hear speech better in noisy places. The goal is to improve listening skills in everyday situations like classrooms or playgrounds.
LyonAges 7–17 - NCT06053190Recruiting
Clear speech and memory in older adults
This study is testing whether listening to clear speech (slow, precise) helps older adults understand and remember sentences better. If you're between 60 and 90, right-handed, and a native English speaker, this trial may help you or your loved one learn more about how to improve communication as you age.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 60–90 - NCT06098482Recruiting
Testing speech understanding with a mobile app for hearing device users
This study uses a smartphone app to test how well adults who use hearing aids or cochlear implants can understand speech. It aims to see if the app is a reliable way to measure hearing performance, which could make future check-ups easier and more convenient.
Lone Tree, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06237790Recruiting
Comparing speech understanding: gene therapy vs. cochlear implant
This study compares how well people with severe hearing loss from birth understand speech after either gene therapy (which fixes a faulty gene) or a cochlear implant (a device that helps you hear). It includes healthy people with normal hearing as a comparison group, and it aims to see which treatment works better for understanding spoken language.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6 months+ - NCT06266403Recruiting
Studying how people with ALS communicate in conversations
This study looks at how people with ALS and their conversation partners talk with each other. It aims to understand changes in speech and find better ways to support communication.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT06443073Recruiting
Can asking about symptoms change how you feel?
This study tests whether simply asking people about their symptoms (using a questionnaire) can change how they feel or report their health. It is fully online, so you can join from anywhere.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06465979Recruiting
How do people with hearing loss understand speech in different settings?
This study looks at how people with healthy hearing or hearing loss understand speech in different listening environments. You might join if you have normal hearing, mild hearing loss, or use a cochlear implant, and are a competent adult English speaker.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06467305Recruiting
Speech training and memory study
This study tests how well people learn and remember speech movements. It helps researchers understand speech motor learning in healthy adults.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–40 - NCT06467136Recruiting
Motor imagery for speech recovery after stroke
This study tests whether practicing motor imagery—thinking about making speech movements without actually speaking—can help people with apraxia of speech after a stroke. If you have trouble planning speech sounds after a left-brain stroke, this treatment might improve your speech coordination.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT06540989RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Speech therapy with computer feedback for Parkinson's
This study tests a new speech therapy approach for people with Parkinson's disease who have mild to moderate speech problems. It uses a computer program that listens to your speech and helps you practice speaking more clearly.
New York, New YorkAges 50–80 - NCT06649916Recruiting
Learning words from parent speech in autistic children
This study looks at how autistic and non-autistic toddlers learn new words when parents talk to them in a special, engaging way. It may help understand how to support language development.
Richardson, TexasAges 1.5 years–4.9 years - 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 - NCT05489965Recruiting
Looking at voice outcomes in people using a TEP after laryngectomy
This study follows people who have had their voice box fully removed (total laryngectomy) and who use a TEP (a specific type of voice device). It aims to understand whether voice results differ between men and women.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 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 - NCT06860152Recruiting
Improving speech understanding in noise with cochlear implants
This study tests how well people with cochlear implants can understand speech in noisy situations, compared to those with normal hearing. It involves a special imaging scan to see how the brain processes sound, which may help improve future implant technology.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT07039084Recruiting
Tablet for helping children with rare genetic conditions communicate
This study tests whether a speech-generating tablet (like an iPad with a communication app) can help children with rare genetic conditions who are minimally verbal (using fewer than 50 words) to communicate better. If your child fits the criteria, they could get a device and training to see if it helps them express themselves more easily.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 3–12 - NCT07180628Recruiting
Brain study of speech in adults who stutter
This study uses brain scans to look at how the brain's speech circuits work in adults who stutter. Researchers hope to better understand the brain activity behind stuttering, which could lead to improved treatments.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT01818661RecruitingPhase 4
Imaging study for progressive apraxia of speech
This trial uses repeated brain scans to study how progressive apraxia of speech changes over time. It may help doctors better understand the condition and improve future tracking and care.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07403539Recruiting
Speech learning and production in Parkinson's disease
This study looks at how people with Parkinson's disease learn and produce speech. It may help researchers understand how Parkinson's affects talking and how to improve communication.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 45 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for speech?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 197 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.