Can ultrasound help kids speak clearly? new trial tests it
NCT ID NCT06831396
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tests whether using ultrasound to show tongue movements on a screen can help children with speech sound disorders pronounce sounds better. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to get the therapy right away or wait a few weeks. The goal is to see if this visual feedback makes articulation therapy more effective.
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Hong Kong Children's Hospital and Child Assessment Centre of The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ultrasound visual biofeedback
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new, non-invasive way to help children with speech sound disorders speak more clearly.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 children. The ultrasound technique may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all types of speech disorders.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.