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
- NCT03525054Recruiting
Brain-and-speech study after suicidal thoughts or actions
This study looks at how people use language (free speech) after a suicidal gesture, idea, or related behavior that affected their life. The researchers use computer-based analysis to understand patterns in speech and thinking, which may help improve support and assessment.
BrestAges 15–30 - NCT03698149Recruiting
Brain-signal training for hand and speech control after disability
This study tests whether recording brain signals can help people regain better control of movements in the arms and help with speech. It may be an option for people with significant disability from certain nerve and brain conditions who can safely take part in brain-monitoring procedures.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT03952637RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for GM1 disease with IV delivery
This early-stage study tests an IV gene therapy that delivers a working copy of an enzyme gene to help the body make beta-galactosidase in GM1 gangliosidosis. It may help slow or improve disease symptoms and looks closely at safety and how well the treatment works.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–12 years - NCT07703800Recruiting
Testing a better sound fitting for single-sided deaf cochlear implant users
This study tests if a cochlear implant fitting based on your ear's anatomy helps you hear speech in noisy places and enjoy music more. It is for people who are deaf in one ear and use a MED-EL cochlear implant.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT04142866Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus language practice for chronic aphasia
This study tests whether mild brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with language exercises can improve communication after a stroke. It also includes healthy volunteers to help compare brain and language task results.
New York, New YorkAges 21–80 - NCT04286308Recruiting
Testing brain-speech recordings during DBS for movement disorders
This study looks at how brain and speech networks work while people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, or dystonia are getting deep brain stimulation (DBS). It may help doctors better understand and possibly improve speech outcomes for people receiving DBS.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT04433351Recruiting
Rehab training to improve speech after stroke in French speakers
This trial studies a sensory-and-movement training approach to help people relearn speech after stroke-related language difficulties. It may help if your type of post-stroke aphasia is mainly non-fluent and you can safely complete brain scans.
GrenobleAges 55–75 - 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 - NCT04696835Recruiting
Brain-light test with pediatric hearing aids
This study uses a special non-painful sensor test on the head (functional near-infrared spectroscopy, or fNIRS) to understand how young children’s brains respond while wearing hearing aids. It may help improve how hearing aids are adjusted for babies and toddlers with hearing differences.
LilleAges 3 months–1.5 years - NCT04733950Recruiting
Test how much effort listening takes with cochlear implants
This study measures how your brain and eyes respond when you listen and focus on sounds. It compares people using a cochlear implant with people who have normal hearing, to understand listening effort and attention.
ParisAges 18–80 - NCT05066178Recruiting
Speech therapy for children with autism who speak very little
This study tests a speech treatment plan for children on the autism spectrum who currently speak very little. It aims to improve speech clarity and ability to repeat sounds, but only if the child’s home language environment and participation needs fit the study rules.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–18 - NCT05260307Recruiting
Improving hearing of multiple voices and speech understanding
This study tests ways to improve how people perceive space in sound and understand speech when many voices are talking at once. It may help adults with normal hearing or hearing loss better follow conversations in noisy, “overlapping voices” situations.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05303649Recruiting
Theta burst brain stimulation for language problems after stroke
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation guided by a brain scan (MRI) can improve speech and language (“aphasia”) after a stroke. It may help people who have trouble producing speech but can still understand others’ words.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT05443633Recruiting
Brain and speech training for people with aphasia
This study looks at ways to improve language (speaking and understanding) for people with aphasia caused by stroke or dementia, using MRI to study brain function. It may help by testing language-focused approaches and how brain activity changes during treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 21–80 - NCT05635929Recruiting
Topical treatment to reduce mouth sores during or after radiation
This study tests a new cream/gel applied to the mouth to lower the chance of severe mouth sores in people receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. It also looks at how treatment affects quality of life using patient questionnaires.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT05670496Recruiting
NIDCD medical data and sample collection for communication disorders
This study collects medical information and specimens to support research on problems with hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. It may help you (or your child) get additional evaluation and follow-up through NIDCD, especially if your clinician thinks it could be useful.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–99 - NCT05765110Recruiting
Tracking speech, movement, and thinking in Parkinson’s disease
This study looks at how people with Parkinson’s disease speak, move, and think to see whether these patterns can act like a “biomarker” (a measurable sign) of the disease. It also involves healthy volunteers to compare results.
PragueAges 30–75 - NCT05867173Recruiting
Testing how cochlear implant wiring affects hearing perception
This study looks at how the connection between cochlear implant electrodes and nerve signals changes what you hear. It may help scientists improve how cochlear implants “map” sounds to your brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 3 months+ - NCT05943834Recruiting
Voice testing to detect early memory and mood changes
This trial studies whether automated analysis of your voice and speech can help detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and mood (affective) problems. It may help identify changes sooner, using voice and questionnaire information from people who are cognitively healthy to very mildly affected.
NiceAges 50–100 - NCT05957549Recruiting
Tracking early sound perception in young children
This study uses special brain-monitoring tools (fNIRS and EEG) to look at how preschool-aged children process sounds. It may help researchers understand early sound perception differences, especially in children with Fragile X Syndrome.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2–4 - 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 - NCT05985473Recruiting
AI speech enhancement for hearing aid improvement
This trial tests whether artificial intelligence can improve speech clarity in hearing aids for people with normal hearing or mild hearing loss. It may help if you have trouble understanding speech in noisy environments.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05996497Recruiting
Speech rhythm training for kids with dyslexia
This study tests whether a computer-based speech rhythm training program can help children aged 7 to 9 with dyslexia improve their reading skills. It is designed for children who have a dyslexia diagnosis, normal nonverbal intelligence, and no other major learning or health issues.
ParisAges 7–9 - NCT06063122Recruiting
Device to help preterm babies tell speech sounds apart
This study tests a new device that plays special sounds to help preterm babies learn to tell different speech sounds apart. It is for babies born between 32 and 35 weeks of pregnancy to see if the device can improve their hearing and brain development.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 7 months–8 months
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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
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