New therapy boosts language skills in Spanish-Speaking toddlers

NCT ID NCT04066049

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a therapy program called EMT en Español for Spanish-speaking toddlers (30-36 months old) with language delays. The program uses play and daily routines to help children learn words and sentences. 81 families took part, with some receiving the therapy and others getting usual community services. The goal was to see if the therapy improves language and school readiness.

What this could mean

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Active substance: EMT en Español (a behavioral therapy program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could provide an effective early intervention to help Spanish-speaking toddlers with language delays improve their communication skills and school readiness.
What could go wrong: This is an early efficacy study with a small sample (81 children). Results may not apply to all families, and the therapy requires significant caregiver involvement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Language Development Disorders language disorder mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

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LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

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