Childhood apraxia of speech
MONDO:0011184Also known as: CAS, childhood apraxia of speech, developmental verbal dyspraxia, speech and language disorder with orofacial dyspraxia, speech-language disorder type 1, SPCH1, articulatory apraxia, das
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New speech therapy shows promise for kids with apraxia
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a speech therapy called ASSIST for children aged 4 to 9 with childhood apraxia of speech, a disorder that makes it hard to plan speech movements. Fifty-one children received 16 hours of individual therapy using repetition and cues. The goal was to see if the the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Temple University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a common ADHD drug improve speech in kids with apraxia?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether methylphenidate, a drug often used for ADHD, can help children aged 6 to 12 with childhood apraxia of speech speak more clearly. The trial involved 18 children who took the drug or a placebo in a crossover design. The main goal was to see if the drug imp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Sleep struggles linked to learning disabilities: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at sleep problems in over 1,100 children and adults with specific learning disabilities (like dyslexia or dyspraxia), with or without ADHD. Participants filled out online questionnaires about their sleep habits. The goal was to find out how common diff…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC