Which early intervention method works best for toddlers with delays?
NCT ID NCT07227974
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests three different approaches to speech therapy for toddlers with developmental delays. About 1,269 children will receive either therapist-led sessions, caregiver coaching, or a combination of both. The goal is to find which method helps children and families the most.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1,269 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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12 to 31 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Child Inclusion Criteria: * At least 12 months old * At least 7 months of Early Intervention (EI) service eligibility remaining * Enrolled in the Illinois EI system and is new to the speech-language pathologist's (SLP's) caseload (i.e., no prior EI speech-language therapy experience with the SLP) * Plans to receive one hour of speech-language therapy per week in the home or in a private space outside of the home Child Exclusion Criteria: \- Exposed to a language other than English or Spanish more than 10% of the time Caregiver Inclusion Criteria: * The child's parent, legal guardian, or other family member * Self-identifies as Black, Latine (Hispanic), or white * Available to participate in weekly EI sessions and study assessments. Caregiver Exclusion Criteria * Younger than 18 years old at enrollment * Uses a language other than English or Spanish during their interactions with the child more than 10% of the time
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Locations
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGEvanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
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