Communication disorder
MONDO:0002182A disorder characterized by an individual's inability to comprehend or share ideas or feelings because of an impairment in language, speech, or hearing.
Also known as: communicative disorders
298 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can exercise boost reading recovery in stroke survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining aerobic exercise with a targeted reading therapy, called Phono-Motor Therapy, can improve reading skills in people who have reading difficulties after a stroke. Participants will receive both interventions, and researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can training the brain to think about words boost recovery from stroke-related aphasia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding metacognitive training—exercises that help people think about their own thinking—to standard word-finding rehabilitation can improve language skills in people with chronic aphasia after a stroke. The study involves 18 participants who will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental device aims to tame disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates an unapproved medical device designed to help control a specific disease. Participants receive the device to see if it can reduce symptoms or manage the condition. The study focuses on safety and effectiveness in people with the disease.
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gentle brain ZAP boost speech recovery after stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS, applied during speech therapy, can help people recover language abilities after a stroke. The study includes 120 adults who have had a left-hemisphere stroke and experience aphasia (difficulty…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cochlear implant help babies hear in one ear?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a cochlear implant is safe and effective for infants and toddlers who are deaf in one ear. Sixty children will receive the implant and be followed until age 5. Researchers will compare their hearing abilities to children with normal hearing and to th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind-Reading device aims to give voice to the voiceless
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a brain-computer implant that reads brain signals to help people with severe paralysis (from ALS, stroke, or spinal cord injury) communicate. The device aims to decode imagined speech and allow control of computers. Only 2 participants will be enrolled to c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Paradromics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New Fall-Fighting therapy for stroke patients shows promise
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a special therapy for stroke patients in the hospital to help them avoid falls after they go home. Falls are common after a stroke and can cause injuries or fear of falling. The therapy includes extra exercises and education about fall risks. Researchers will tra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MGH Institute of Health Professions • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to prevent language delays in kids of parents with addiction
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding extra supports—like telehealth coaching and practical help—to a group parenting program can prevent language delays in young children (12-42 months) of parents with substance use disorders. 244 parents will be assigned to the group program alone or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oregon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Facing the fear: could desensitization training unlock job interview success for people who stutter?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a structured, 8-session program designed to help adults who stutter feel less anxious and more confident in job interviews. The program uses techniques like cognitive restructuring, voluntary stuttering, and simulated interviews to gradually reduce fear of negati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: DİLARA BASER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves aim to ease stuttering in early trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), a gentle sound wave technique, can safely improve speech fluency in people who stutter. Twenty adults who stutter will receive LIFU or a sham treatment, and researchers will measure changes in stuttering severity a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can retraining word meanings restore lost speech?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a specialized speech therapy that focuses on word meanings can help people with mild-to-moderate semantic aphasia—a condition where brain damage impairs understanding and use of words. Participants first undergo a control period of standard language exerc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps for stuttering? tiny trial tests rTMS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce stuttering in adults. Two participants will receive 10 rTMS sessions, and researchers will measure changes in brain activity and speech. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kansas State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can telehealth match In-Person therapy for kids with anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in person, via video, or a mix of both works best for children aged 5-18 with anxiety or OCD. About 500 kids will be randomly assigned to one of three delivery methods. The goal is to find out which approach impro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bradley Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch therapy aims to unlock words stuck in the brain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartwatch-based program designed to help people with post-stroke aphasia—a condition that impairs language—improve their ability to name objects. Over six weeks, participants receive daily prompts to name pictures and answer simple yes/no questions about the i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northeastern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a once-daily pill ease stuttering? a trial puts lumateperone to the test.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug lumateperone can reduce stuttering symptoms in adults with moderate to severe childhood-onset stuttering. Participants take either lumateperone (21 mg or 42 mg) or a placebo daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CSTrials Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Singing together after stroke: a prescription for healing?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether six months of group singing can improve mood, quality of life, and language recovery in stroke survivors with aphasia, while also supporting their personal caregivers. Half of the participants will attend weekly singing sessions; the other half will recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentle brain zaps may boost speech recovery after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people recover language abilities after a stroke that causes aphasia. Participants receive 14 sessions of tDCS over 7 days combined with speech therapy. Researchers measure language i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can familiar words boost toddler language learning?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares word learning in late-talking toddlers (ages 2–3) who receive a behavioral treatment called VAULT. One group is taught words from categories they already know (like animals), while the other group learns words from less familiar categories. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to unlock lost words after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a precise form of brain stimulation (TMS) combined with language therapy can improve word-finding in people who have aphasia after a stroke. Fifty stroke survivors will receive either targeted or control stimulation during therapy sessions. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App aims to give a voice to those with speech difficulties
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether the Voiceitt app can help people with speech impairments caused by conditions like cerebral palsy, stroke, ALS, or Parkinson's disease communicate more effectively. Participants use the app to see if it improves speech clarity and daily communicatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock therapy at home? new trial tests brain zaps for speech loss
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining home-based brain stimulation (tDCS) with virtual speech therapy can improve communication in adults with primary progressive aphasia, a language disorder often caused by Alzheimer's disease. Eighty participants will receive either active or plac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maya Henry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New speech therapy trial aims to help stroke survivors find their words
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of speech therapy for people with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. One therapy, called Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA), helps people name objects by describing their features. The other adds metacognitive strategy training (SFA+MS…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Teachers College, Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses help stroke survivors speak again?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with language therapy, can improve speech in people who have aphasia after a stroke. Researchers will compare real TMS to a sham (fake) version in 63 participants who had a stroke 2 to 6 week…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Bilingual brain boost: new therapy targets language loss in dementia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a speech therapy program for bilingual Spanish-English or Spanish-Catalan speakers with primary progressive aphasia, a condition that slowly damages language abilities. Sixty participants will receive personalized script training via video sessions, while 30 othe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stephanie Grasso • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Video games may boost speech and arm movement in kids with cerebral palsy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether home-based video games can improve speech clarity and arm movement in children with cerebral palsy. Fifteen children aged 8-17 will play specially designed computer games for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New support program aims to help spanish-speaking families facing progressive aphasia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an educational support group program for people with progressive aphasia (a language disorder caused by Alzheimer's or other dementias) and their carepartners. The program includes group education, support sessions, and communication skills training. Researchers …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can speech therapy help those losing their words? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of speech therapy for adults with mild-to-moderate primary progressive aphasia, a condition that slowly impairs language. Researchers will compare the therapies in 200 participants to see which better improves communication and reduces caregiver burden.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a magnetic helmet help kids with delayed speech?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS with personalized language training can improve language skills in children aged 2 to 5 with global developmental delay. About 50 children will be split into two groups: one gets bot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Magnetic pulses aim to restore speech after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve word-finding in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. Researchers will use MRI scans to guide the stimulation and see how the brain responds. The trial involves 45 participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to help stroke survivors find their words again
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain can make speech therapy more effective for people with chronic aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. About 50 adults who had a stroke at least six months ago will receive eith…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New coaching program aims to help young cancer survivors connect with friends
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a communication coaching program for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-35) who have finished treatment at least a year ago. Participants complete online sessions and AI coaching to improve how they talk with peers. The goal is to see if the pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a simple amplifier give Parkinson's patients their voice back?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether speech amplification devices can help people with Parkinson's disease and related conditions who have a soft, weak voice (hypophonia). Researchers will work with 100 participants to measure how well these devices improve speech loudness, clarity, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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App aims to unlock words after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a digital app called LEXURE can improve language skills in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke (aphasia). About 116 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will either use the app or do workbook exercises. The goal is to see if the app helps …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nunaps Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can video games help you find your voice? VR therapy trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) games can make speech therapy more fun and improve how often people practice. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with voice disorders at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Participants will use VR speech therapy games at home and in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a website help stroke and brain injury patients recover speech and thinking?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a web-based platform called Cognishine can help adults with cognitive and speech problems after a brain injury or stroke. Instead of using paper exercises, patients will do therapy on a tablet or computer. The goal is to see if this digital approach …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a vitamin help kids with autism talk and connect?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a liquid form of leucovorin (a type of folate) can improve social communication and language in young children with autism. Researchers will enroll 80 children ages 2.5 to 5 years who have a specific antibody linked to folate transport. The study las…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Throat plumping injection could give cancer survivors their voice back
Symptom relief Recruiting nowSome head and neck cancer survivors develop velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), where the soft palate doesn't close properly, causing nasal-sounding speech and trouble swallowing. This study tests a simple injection that plumps up the back of the throat to improve closure. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanessa Torrecillas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Your own voice may help you speak again after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new speech therapy technique for people with aphasia (trouble speaking) after a stroke. Instead of copying a therapist's voice, participants will practice speaking along with an AI-cloned version of their own voice. The goal is to see if this personalized appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New virtual therapy aims to help dementia patients communicate better with loved ones
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized, virtual speech therapy program for people with primary progressive aphasia (a type of dementia that affects language) and their communication partners. The goal is to see if the program improves communication and quality of life. About 30 particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maya Henry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can music at home heal the brain after a stroke?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 10-week music-based program done at home on a tablet can help people recover from a stroke. The program includes rhythm exercises, singing, playing a xylophone, and listening to music. Researchers will compare 100 stroke survivors who do the music …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Teppo Sarkamo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stop the clutter
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small study from Stanford tests whether rapid, non-invasive brain stimulation can reduce the urge to hoard. Ten adults with hoarding disorder will receive the treatment and report changes in their acquiring habits. The goal is to see if this safe, outpatient procedure can ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Brain zaps aim to smooth stuttering speech
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a safe, noninvasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS can reduce stuttering symptoms like repetitions and blocks. Fifty adults who stutter will receive a single session of stimulation and complete speaking tasks before and after. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Olive oil and betaine gel may ease radiation mouth pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a topical gel and mouthwash made from olive oil, betaine, and xylitol (XCM-OM118) to see if it can reduce severe oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) in head & neck cancer patients receiving radiation. The study will enroll 63 adults and track how ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mucosa Innovations, S.L. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New speech therapy approach aims to help stroke survivors remember words longer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests three different naming treatments for people with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. The goal is to see which approach best helps participants remember words and use them in daily life. Thirty adults with chronic aphasia will practice naming pic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Zapping the brain to unlock words: new hope for stroke aphasia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) can boost language recovery in people with post-stroke aphasia. 45 adults with non-fluent aphasia will receive either real TBS (targeting the left or right brain) or a s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, Warsaw • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Zap your way back to speech? new brain stimulation trial for stroke survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation to see if it can safely improve language abilities in people with post-stroke aphasia. The trial will enroll 40 adults who have language problems after a stroke. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a gentle zing to the brain unlock lost words after stroke?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the back of the brain (cerebellar tDCS) can boost language therapy for people who have trouble finding words after a stroke. Sixty adults who had a left-hemisphere stroke at least six months ago and still have aphasia …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Sweat it out: High-Intensity workouts may boost language recovery after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week high-intensity exercise program can improve language, thinking, and physical health in 120 adults with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Participants are randomly assigned to either high-intensity or low-intens…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can hand gestures boost word retrieval in aphasia? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding hand gestures to standard speech therapy helps Cantonese speakers with aphasia find words more easily. 90 participants will first receive verbal-only therapy, then after a break, switch to therapy that combines gestures with speech. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hong Kong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses boost speech therapy for stroke survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with speech therapy can improve language in people with mild aphasia after a stroke. About 24 adults who had a left-brain stroke at least 6 months ago will receive either real or fake TMS along with 10 day…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can online speech therapy help slow language loss in dementia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests personalized speech therapy delivered online for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly destroys language skills. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with mild PPA and tailor exercises to their specific variant. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Electric brain stimulation shows promise for aphasia after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tACS) during language therapy can help people with post-stroke aphasia name objects more accurately. 64 adults with aphasia will receive either real or sham stimulation while practicing word-naming tasks. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: QVITI S.A. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Singing your way back to words: choir therapy tested for stroke survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether joining a community choir for 12 weeks can improve communication and quality of life for people with chronic aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either choir sessions plus ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Ottawa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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App-Based therapy aims to help stroke survivors regain speech
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app called Zenicom that provides personalized speech therapy exercises for people who have trouble speaking after a stroke (aphasia). Twenty adults with recent stroke and aphasia will either receive standard speech therapy alone or standard therapy p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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VR training aims to cure stage fright in college students
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) simulations can help college students improve their public speaking skills and reduce anxiety. 80 students will be randomly assigned to either a VR training group or a wait-list control group. Researchers will measure speech rate, pau…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Liege • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could one simple change in doctor rounds make hospital stays better for High-Risk pregnancies?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study at Duke University Hospital tests whether changing the timing of physician rounds improves communication satisfaction for high-risk pregnant patients who need long hospital stays. Currently, patients get two visits: an early morning bedside round and a later team discu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease tough talks between parents with cancer and their kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two support programs for parents with advanced cancer who have children aged 10 to 25. One program provides information and tips; the other adds exercises and emotional support. Researchers want to see which helps parents communicate better and feel more confiden…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université Libre de Bruxelles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New therapy timing could unlock lasting language recovery for stroke survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting the timing of speech therapy sessions can help people with aphasia (trouble speaking after a stroke) remember words better and use them in daily life. About 32 adults with chronic aphasia will practice naming pictures using a computer program th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Ear device could boost language after stroke – small trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can help people with chronic aphasia (trouble finding words) after a stroke. Thirty-six participants will use the device at home while doing computer-based speech therapy for six …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Brain-Computer device aims to restore swallowing and speech after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study tests whether a brain-computer interface combined with electrical stimulation can improve swallowing difficulties and language problems in people who had a stroke at least three months ago. Ten participants will use the device for hand rehabilitation while …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VASCage GmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can coaching parents boost social skills in kids with disabilities?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a speech therapy that involves parents can improve early social and communication skills in children aged 6 months to 5 years with neurodevelopmental disabilities. One group gets the parent-focused therapy, while the other gets standard speech therapy. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Eugenio Medea • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Brain zaps + speech therapy: new hope for stuttering?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) combined with standard speech therapy can reduce stuttering severity and its negative impact on daily life. Sixteen adults who stutter will receive both treatments, and researchers will measure changes in speech…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Electric brain boost: new trial tests if zapping the scalp can fix Word-Finding problems after TBI
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a technique called high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) can improve word-finding difficulties in people who had a traumatic brain injury at least a year ago. The device delivers a very low electrical current through electrodes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Short speech sessions may help kids master the /s/ sound
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach to help children ages 7 to 11 who have trouble saying the /s/ sound (like in "snake"). Participants will do very short 10-minute speech lessons over video chat four times a week for eight weeks. The goal is to see if these brief, frequent sessions …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Syracuse University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Smart keyboard learns your moves to give a voice to the voiceless
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a communication device that automatically learns and adapts to each user's physical abilities. It is designed for people with severe motor impairments who cannot use standard keyboards or speech. The system will be tested in 20 adults and children aged 6…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Altec Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New telemedicine therapy aims to help stroke survivors regain speech
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new behavioral therapy called PICTURE IT, delivered via telemedicine, to help people with aphasia after a stroke. The therapy uses pictures and spoken words to stimulate the right side of the brain, aiming to improve language skills. Researchers will compare it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Could an antidepressant help stroke survivors regain speech?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether escitalopram (Lexapro), a common antidepressant, combined with computer-based naming therapy can improve language recovery in people with aphasia after a stroke. About 88 participants who had a left-hemisphere stroke within the past 5 days will receive ei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Brain zaps may unlock fluency for people who stutter
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle, noninvasive electrical current applied to the scalp can improve speech fluency in adults who stutter. Researchers will give 80 participants three sessions of brain stimulation while they read aloud, then measure changes in brain activity and stu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:41 UTC
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Zapping the brain to beat Post-Stroke fatigue and boost speech
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the front of the brain (tDCS) can reduce fatigue and improve language and attention in people who have had a stroke. Sixty participants will receive either real or fake tDCS during 10 sessions of speech therapy. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Syracuse University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Can a simple visit improve tough cancer talks?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach called RIGHTimeCPV, designed to help children with poor-prognosis cancer and their families talk more openly with doctors about the future. Participants choose a communication companion and attend a special visit to share their preferences. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aphasia ID cards: a simple tool to bridge communication gaps?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether showing an aphasia identification card helps healthy volunteers better understand a person with aphasia. 160 service workers will listen to sentences from a speaker with aphasia, with or without seeing the card first. Researchers will measure comprehensio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Amherst • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silent after surgery: new study hunts for clues to mysterious speech loss in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 children who have surgery for a brain tumor in the back part of the brain. Up to 1 in 4 of these children develop a condition called Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome, where they lose the ability to speak. Researchers want to understand why this happens and how …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists map Brain's speech control in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain processes and controls speech in healthy adults. Researchers want to understand how people notice their own speech mistakes and learn new sounds. About 117 English-speaking adults with normal hearing and no neurological conditions will take part.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps may unlock lost words after stroke
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can help improve language recovery in people who have lost speech abilities after a stroke. Researchers will also test the same stimulation in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Learning from loss: study seeks to improve tough talks in pediatric cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews bereaved parents and oncologists to understand how they discussed uncertainty during a child's cancer treatment. The goal is to find better ways for doctors and families to communicate about what the future may hold. Participants include parents whose child …
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain study aims to improve speech therapy for stroke survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain processes auditory feedback during speech in people with aphasia, a communication disorder often caused by stroke. Researchers will test 50 adults with aphasia and 50 healthy adults using speech tasks, EEG, and fMRI. The goal is to find brain mar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's speech secrets in stuttering and dyslexia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain uses feedback to control speech in 90 adults aged 18-50, including people who stutter, have dyslexia, and those with typical speech. Participants will do speech tasks, have an MRI scan, and receive mild brain stimulation to see how different brai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's speech learning secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the brain learns and remembers new ways of speaking. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) and magnetic pulses (TMS) to see which brain areas are involved. 50 healthy, right-handed, fluent English speakers with normal hearing will participate. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to help families navigate tough choices on home ventilation for children
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based decision-support tool designed to help families and doctors make shared decisions about whether a child should go on chronic home ventilation. Half of the participating families use the tool, while the other half receive usual care. Researchers then m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a training program help rehab pros have better tough talks?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a communication skills training program designed for rehabilitation professionals (like physical and speech therapists) is practical and helpful. About 25 staff members at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will take part. The goal is to boost their c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic pulses may unlock secrets of language after stroke
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to investigate how the brain processes language in people who have had a stroke and developed aphasia, as well as in healthy volunteers. Participants receive targeted magnetic pulses to specific brain areas while performing …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mastering tough talks with patients reduce doctor burnout?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special training program called mastery learning can improve how anesthesiology residents handle difficult conversations with patients and families. Residents are randomly assigned to either the mastery training or standard learning. Researchers then me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heather Ballard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to make doctor visits easier for millions with speech or hearing challenges
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study works with over 126,000 adults and clinic staff to improve how primary care clinics identify and accommodate patients with communication disabilities, such as speech or hearing problems. Researchers will test tools to help clinics record these needs in electronic healt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain & gene clues could unlock aphasia recovery mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how genes and brain scans can help predict recovery from aphasia, a language disorder that often follows a stroke. Researchers will enroll 90 adults aged 40-90 who have had a stroke and have trouble speaking or understanding language. By understanding these bi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do women face worse voice outcomes after throat surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how men and women differ in voice quality after having their voice box removed (total laryngectomy) and using a special voice prosthesis. Researchers will ask 12 participants to complete surveys and voice tests. The goal is to understand if women have poorer s…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Jaw surgery may fix more than your Smile—Could it improve speech?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how jaw surgery affects speech in people with bite problems like open bite or underbite. Researchers will record patients' speech and tongue movements before and after surgery to see what changes. The goal is to understand why many jaw surgery patients have sp…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Mind-Reading brain chip could give voice to the voiceless
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a brain implant called BrainGate in just 3 people with severe paralysis or speech loss from conditions like ALS or spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if the device is safe and can let users control a computer cursor or other tools by thought alone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Study seeks best speech therapy for children with cochlear implants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 60 children with severe hearing loss who received cochlear implants before age 2. Researchers will track their speech therapy sessions and language skills over time to see which therapy approaches and how much therapy lead to better language development. The g…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Georgia study seeks best training method for autism therapists
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to train early intervention providers to deliver high-quality services to children under 3 with communication delays or autism. Researchers will compare two training models for a program called Project ImPACT, measuring how well therapists lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists wire up brains to decode language secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study records brain activity from epilepsy patients who already have electrodes implanted for medical reasons. While listening to sentences and stories, their neural signals are analyzed to map how the brain processes language. The goal is to understand the brain's language …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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VR training aims to boost oncology Nurses' communication and cut burnout
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual reality-based assertiveness training can strengthen communication skills in oncology nurses. Sixty nurses working in oncology clinics for at least six months will participate. The training includes sessions on assertiveness techniques, handling cr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amasya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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AI to simplify medical consent forms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether artificial intelligence can simplify the language used in informed consent forms for clinical trials. Researchers will test AI tools like ChatGPT and NotebookLM to rewrite these forms and see if people understand them better. The study involves 230 par…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Stuttering's inner workings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses brain scans (fMRI) to compare brain activity when adults who stutter produce stuttered versus non-stuttered speech. Researchers aim to understand which brain circuits are involved. Fifty adults aged 18-65 who stutter will participate. This is not a treatment study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Scientists gather data to unlock secrets of hearing and balance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and samples from people with hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, or language disorders. Researchers aim to use this data for future studies and to find candidates for other research. Participants receive standard care, and no exp…
Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Baby brain scans could predict language delays before toddlerhood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how 8-month-old babies' brains process speech sounds, using a non-invasive EEG cap. Researchers want to see if differences in brain activity can predict language skills at 18 months, especially in infants with a family history of language or learning disorders…
Sponsor: IRCCS Eugenio Medea • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Brain scans and VR help scientists unlock the mystery of childhood stuttering
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 120 children aged 3-6 who stutter or have typical speech, to learn why some recover naturally. Kids complete speech tests, wear brain-monitoring caps, and speak in virtual reality classrooms. Researchers track brain activity, heart rate, and skin responses to f…
Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New tool aims to measure Real-Life communication in aphasia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop and test a new scale that measures how well people with aphasia communicate in everyday life, not just in lab tasks. Researchers will enroll 50 Italian-speaking adults with language disorders after a stroke. The goal is to create a tool that considers g…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Camillo, Venezia, Italy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can video therapy help stroke survivors regain speech?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether speech therapy delivered via video call works as well as traditional in-clinic therapy for people with aphasia, a language disorder caused by stroke. One hundred adults who had a stroke at least a year ago will receive either remote or in-person therapy. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study probes hidden language struggles in psychosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at language difficulties in people with psychosis, including those at risk, experiencing a first episode, or diagnosed with schizophrenia. Researchers will give a full language test to 90 patients and compare results with a healthy control group. The goal is to b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could chatting more with your baby during checkups boost their language skills?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether teaching parents to talk more with their babies during regular well-child visits can improve language development. Researchers will enroll 400 parent-child pairs and compare those who receive the 'Talk With Me Baby' coaching to those who get standard care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to connect severe hoarders with mental health care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 adults with severe hoarding disorder who are already in contact with social services in Copenhagen. Researchers want to find out how many also have other serious mental health conditions and test a new approach: a team of doctors and social workers who reac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Andreas Rosén Rasmussen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Scientists zap brains to unlock language secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain makes sense of sentences. Researchers will record brain activity from electrodes already placed in the brains of people with epilepsy for medical reasons. Participants read or listen to sentences word by word and pick a picture that matches. In s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Brain zap study reveals secrets of speech learning
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how two brain areas—the subthalamic nucleus and the ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus—help us learn and produce speech. Researchers will temporarily turn deep brain stimulation (DBS) on or off in 80 people with Parkinson's disease or essential tremo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Mind reading? scientists decode imagined chinese speech from brain activity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether brain surface recordings can decode Mandarin Chinese speech, including tones, from imagined speech. About 50 participants with brain tumors or epilepsy will have temporary electrodes placed during surgery, and 10 people with severe speech loss will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists track how language fades in rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 people with primary progressive aphasia, a condition that slowly damages the brain's language areas. Researchers will use brain scans and language tests to map how the disease progresses over time. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study aims to decode speech problems after brain injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at how acquired brain injury affects speech and breathing in adults with dysarthria. About 100 participants will have their voice recorded and take breathing tests. The goal is to find better ways to identify the severity and type of dysarthria, hel…
Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Yale scientists uncover how we learn to speak – and never forget
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores how the brain learns and remembers speech movements. Researchers will have 330 healthy adults say words while hearing their own voice slightly altered through headphones. The goal is to understand which brain areas help us adapt and retain new speech patterns,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Brain study aims to unlock secrets of speech learning
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain learns and remembers new ways of speaking. Researchers will use brain stimulation and brain scans in 160 healthy adults to see which brain areas are important for speech motor learning and retention. The goal is to better understand the basic sci…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's speech learning secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand which parts of the brain help us learn and remember new ways of speaking. Researchers will use brain scans and magnetic pulses to observe brain activity in 120 healthy adults. The goal is to learn more about how speech motor learning works, not to te…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Scientists map brain function in aphasia patients and healthy adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how memory, learning, and language differ in adults with aphasia (a language disorder from brain injury) compared to healthy adults and seniors. Researchers will test 600 participants using memory and language tasks. The goal is to better understand these cogn…
Sponsor: Bartosz M. Radtke • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:15 UTC
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Can online training make tough talks easier? new study tests communication skills for clinicians
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a virtual training program called ABCs that teaches healthcare providers how to have better conversations with patients about serious illness. The program includes online modules and live workshops. Researchers will compare providers who receive the training righ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Brain scans reveal why people with williams syndrome talk so well
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how hearing sensitivity (hyperacusis) might help language skills in children and adults with Williams syndrome. Researchers will use EEG and NIRS brain scans along with questionnaires to compare participants with Williams syndrome, Down syndrome, and typical d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could letting people choose how they communicate reduce challenging behavior?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a preferred communication method (like a touch talker or picture cards) helps people with intellectual or developmental disabilities maintain positive behavior changes and avoid relapse. Researchers will compare two groups: one starting with a pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Joel E. Ringdahl • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Mind-Reading device aims to give voice to the speechless
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a brain implant that reads signals from the brain to help people who have lost the ability to speak fluently communicate through a computer just by trying to talk. It involves up to 2 participants with conditions like spinal cord injury or ALS. The main goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Surgical chat tool aims to cut Post-Op deaths
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured communication protocol called StOP? helps surgical teams talk more clearly during operations. Researchers will compare death rates and other outcomes in 400 patients whose surgeons use the tool versus those who don't. The goal is to see if be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New brain scan study aims to unravel mysteries of speech disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced brain scans, including a special PET tracer called AV-1451, to track changes in the brains of 50 people with progressive apraxia of speech (a disorder that affects the ability to coordinate speech movements). Researchers at Mayo Clinic will compare these …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Lab study probes Alcohol's role in partner sexual violence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how drinking alcohol and the way couples talk about sex can lead to sexual violence between partners. Researchers will bring in 240 couples from the Denver area to a lab, where some will drink alcohol and others won't, and then test their reactions. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study seeks to unlock the secrets of language learning in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how children with developmental language disorder (DLD) learn patterns in speech and grammar. Researchers want to see if a general difficulty with learning sequences links problems with sounds and sentence structure. The goal is to create better, earlier tests…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can rhythm tasks unlock secrets of childhood stuttering?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how children who stutter perform on rhythm tasks compared to children who don't stutter. Researchers will test rhythm perception and production once a year for three years in 500 children. The goal is to understand how rhythm skills might be linked to brain ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how stuttering works in new drug study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gives aripiprazole, a drug that affects dopamine, to 40 adults who stutter to see how it changes brain activity during speech. Researchers use brain scans and audio recordings to measure how the brain processes sound before and during speaking. The goal is to better un…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how stuttering kids process speech differently
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how children who stutter process speech sounds compared to children who do not stutter. Researchers will use hearing tests, brain wave recordings (EEG), and brain scans (fMRI) to measure brain activity. The goal is to understand the differences in speech proce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:17 UTC
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Titanium dentures tested for speech clarity in small trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a new type of partial denture made from titanium using digital design and milling affects speech. Twelve people with missing teeth will get these dentures, and researchers will measure how clear and understandable their speech is. The goal is to see if tit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Badr University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:44 UTC