Can an AI app fix Kids' speech delays? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07613268
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 to see if the app helps them speak more clearly.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HiDongDong application (AI-based language rehabilitation program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a convenient, at-home digital tool to help children with speech delays improve their articulation without needing constant therapist visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early exploratory trial with only 48 participants. The app may not be more effective than standard therapy, and results may not apply to all children with speech disorders.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea
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