CompletedNot Applicable

Stuttering and Anxiety

Egypt100 participantsStarted 2017-05-17

Plain-language summary

Stuttering was defined as a common neurodevelopmental speech disorder characterized by repetitions, prolongations, and interruptions in the flow of speech. In other words, stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by involuntary disruptions to speech which impede the capacity to communicate effectively. Physiological and emotional anxiety has been reported in persons who stutter. It has been reported that as high as 44% of clients seeking treatment for stuttering could be assigned a co-occurring social phobia or social anxiety diagnosis.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 6 years to 16 years * Gender: both sex is included in the study * Intelligence quotient ≥ 85 Exclusion Criteria: * Intelligence quotient \< 85 * Age below 6 years or above 16 years * Presence of other speech, language or physical disorders

What they're measuring

Stuttering severity index

Timeframe: 30 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03160586

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-01-01

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