Communication disorder

This study tests a computer-based practice method to help people with aphasia—a language disorder often caused by stroke—retrieve words more easily. Participants practice naming pictures with or without cues and receive feedback, repeating items until they meet a learning goal. T…

This trial tests whether a telehealth program called Babble Boot Camp can improve early communication in babies born very preterm (before 32 weeks). Parents in the treatment group join weekly 15-minute coaching sessions with a speech pathologist for six months, learning activitie…

This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture at specific acupoints (Xuanzhong and Tongli) to standard speech therapy improves language recovery in people with post-stroke aphasia. Participants receive daily electroacupuncture sessions for four weeks, plus speech therapy. Th…

This study aims to see if online speech therapy works as well as face-to-face sessions for children aged 5 to 11 with repaired cleft palate. Sixty-four children will receive 30-minute speech therapy twice a week for 10 weeks, either online or in person. Researchers will measure i…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can help people over 70 recover swallowing after a stroke. Twenty participants will receive either active or sham stimulation alongside standard speech therapy for three weeks. Researchers wi…

This study compares voice therapy delivered in-person versus via telehealth for adults aged 55 and older with age-related voice problems. Thirty participants will receive four sessions of PhoRTE® voice exercises either face-to-face or through video calls. Researchers will measure…

This study looks at whether using simulation (practicing with mannequins or actors) helps first-year nursing students become better communicators compared to traditional teaching methods like role-play and group discussion. Fifty students will be randomly assigned to either simul…

This study tests a program to help people with certain genetic mutations share their results with at-risk relatives and make informed decisions about genetic testing and care. About 2100 adults in the U.S. who speak English or Spanish will take part. The program provides free gen…

This study looks at how often people develop speech or swallowing problems after a jaw-advancement surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will measure nasality, speech, and swallowing in 28 adults before and after surgery at five different times. The goal is to better u…

This study watches real conversations between healthcare staff and people with dementia after hip fracture surgery. The goal is to find which words and phrases work best to encourage patients to stand or walk early. Researchers will record up to 50 care sessions on hospital wards…

This study will check how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how well OT interns explain health information and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new tools to measure these s…

This study will test whether using a metaverse environment with virtual patients helps nursing students improve their communication skills, stay engaged in learning, and reduce daydreaming. One hundred fourth-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either metaverse tra…

This study tests a training program where pediatricians practice talking about contraception with computer-generated avatars of a teen and her mother. The goal is to see if this boosts doctors' confidence and skills in shared decision-making. The study will enroll 166 medical res…