New speech therapy shows promise for kids with apraxia
NCT ID NCT03903120
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 therapy improves speech accuracy and everyday communication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ASSIST (a behavioral speech therapy using repetition and cues)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a more effective therapy for children with apraxia of speech, improving their ability to speak clearly.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 study with only 51 children, so results may not apply to all. The therapy is intensive and may not work for every child.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122, United States
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