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Can screens teach toddlers words as well as real objects?

NCT ID NCT05443399

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Oklahoma State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates how toddlers aged 18 to 30 months learn new words when taught via digital media (like a tablet) compared to real objects. Researchers will test whether children can generalize a newly learned word to different versions of the same object, such as recognizing a cup in a picture after seeing a real cup. The goal is to understand how digital media exposure influences early language development and vocabulary growth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Behavioral intervention comparing digital media (tablet) versus real objects for word learning
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how digital media affects early vocabulary development and inform guidelines for screen use in young children.
What could go wrong
This is an observational behavioral study with a small sample of toddlers; results may not apply broadly and do not test a treatment or intervention.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

212 people

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Started

Apr 2022

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

17 to 30 months

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * between 18-30 months old Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosed developmental delay or disorder * exposure to more than 25% of another language

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  • Oklahoma State University

    Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

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