New study aims to unlock language prediction secrets in kids with DLD

NCT ID NCT07510854

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how 5-7 year old children with developmental language disorder (DLD) predict upcoming words in sentences, compared to typically developing children. Researchers will use eye-tracking and button-press tasks to measure prediction skills and underlying language knowledge. The goal is to understand why children with DLD struggle with sentence comprehension and to inform future interventions.

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 point toward better language interventions for children with developmental language disorder by identifying specific areas of difficulty.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study with only 80 participants, so findings may not apply to all children with DLD. It does not test a treatment or therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

familial developmental dysphasia Language Development Disorders

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Boys Town National Research Hospital

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    Omaha, Nebraska, 68131, United States

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