Language disorder

This study tests a computer-based practice method to help people with aphasia—a language disorder often caused by stroke—retrieve words more easily. Participants practice naming pictures with or without cues and receive feedback, repeating items until they meet a learning goal. T…

This study is testing a new cognitive assessment called the ExéSem battery, designed to help doctors tell the difference between language problems caused by memory loss versus those caused by thinking difficulties. Researchers will enroll 140 people, including those with Alzheime…

This study will test a machine-assisted system that uses five simple behavioral tasks—like responding to their name or pointing—to screen toddlers for autism. Researchers will enroll 1,000 children aged 1.5 to 2.5 years, including those with autism, developmental delays, language…

This trial tests whether a smartphone app called LISTEN can help people with brain tumors who have trouble speaking (aphasia) communicate more easily. The app uses artificial intelligence to adapt to each user's needs and can be used with voice input and output. Researchers will …

This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture at specific acupoints (Xuanzhong and Tongli) to standard speech therapy improves language recovery in people with post-stroke aphasia. Participants receive daily electroacupuncture sessions for four weeks, plus speech therapy. Th…

This study tests whether an AI-based app called HiDongDong can improve speech in children aged 2 to 14 who have trouble pronouncing words. Forty-eight children will either use the app at home for 20 minutes a day, five days a week, or receive standard speech therapy. The goal is …

This study explores whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can be practically used during routine speech therapy for people who have had a stroke and now have aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language). Researchers will enroll 30 stroke survivors…

This trial tests whether an intensive, personalized speech therapy program (ICAP) helps people with post-stroke aphasia communicate better and feel better. 334 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will be randomly assigned to either ICAP (100 hours over 4 weeks) or stand…

This study compares two treatments to help 150 children aged 8-11 with developmental language disorder learn passive sentence structures. One treatment uses repetition and listening, while the other teaches grammar rules directly. Children will be tested before, right after, and …

This study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) can improve naming ability in people who have trouble speaking after a recent stroke. Twenty-eight adults with aphasia will receive either real or sham stimulation over five days. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether a special type of speech training using five musical tones can help people with aphasia (trouble speaking) after a stroke. Researchers will enroll 120 adults who had a stroke and have non-fluent aphasia. Participants will receive either five-tone therapy …

This study tests a special light therapy (850 nm) on 66 adults who had a stroke within the past year and now have trouble speaking or understanding language (aphasia). The goal is to see if shining this light on the head can improve brain activity and language skills. Participant…

This Phase 2 pilot study will test whether a single high dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with speech therapy can improve fluency and reduce struggle in 25 adults who stutter. Researchers will measure changes in stuttering severity and brain …

This study tests whether listening to music for 30 minutes a day for 8 weeks can improve attention, language, and quality of life in people with aphasia after a stroke. Researchers will compare music listening to audiobook listening and a control group. The trial involves 45 adul…

This study looks at stroke survivors who have mild aphasia—a condition causing language difficulties. Researchers want to see if these individuals also struggle with 'executive control' of language, which helps us manage and switch between words and ideas. By testing 30 participa…

This study explores whether a full English course built on the DeepSeek artificial intelligence platform can improve orthopedic nurses' professional English skills. Twenty nurses will take an 11-week blended online and offline course covering topics like trauma nursing, joint rep…