MRI study of language therapy changes in children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses MRI pictures to see how a language-focused treatment may change the brain in children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). It’s for children who have typical speech, social skills, and hearing, but specifically struggle with expressive grammar.
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Who can take part
- Be between 48 and 71 months old (about 4 to 6 years)
- Have DLD mainly affecting expressive grammar (using sentence structure)
- Have typical speech-related skills and typical social understanding/communication
- Have average hearing and no uncorrected vision problems
- Speak only (or mainly) native Standard English and be monolingual
- Be able to get an MRI safely (MRI-safe, no implants/conditions that make MRI unsafe)
- Not be in any other communication therapy during the study period
- Not be in special education placement due to ability or behavior
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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