Speech help for kids using a communication board
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 7 and 17 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of cerebral palsy or a condition that affects movement from early childhood.
- You have slurred speech (dysarthria) that makes you hard to understand, but people can understand about 10% to 85% of what you say.
- You can speak at least 3 words in a row in English.
- You can use your hands to point at pictures on a board.
- Your hearing is normal (pass a hearing test).
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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