Brain scans reveal how stuttering kids process speech differently

NCT ID NCT05668923

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This 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 processing, which may help develop better treatments in the future. The study involves 600 children aged 6-18 who speak English as their primary language.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could reveal how the brain processes speech differently in children who stutter, potentially guiding future therapies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to new therapies, and results may not apply to all children who stutter.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stutter disorder Stuttering

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STUTTERING, CHILDHOOD

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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