Could a common ADHD drug help children speak more clearly?
NCT ID NCT05185583
Summary
This study tested whether a medication called methylphenidate (often used for ADHD) could help children with childhood apraxia of speech speak more clearly. Eighteen children aged 6-12 took the drug or a placebo for four weeks each to compare the effects. The main goal was to see if the medication improved how well others could understand the children's speech.
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Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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