CompletedNot Applicable

A Framework For Linking Sequential Pattern Rules in DLD: Perception in Toddlers

United States105 participantsStarted 2020-08-03

Plain-language summary

This broad aim of this clinical study is to assess the hypothesis that morphological and phonological deficits are linked by a broader deficit in sequential pattern learning. This hypothesis applies to learning in general, but is especially critical as an avenue for developing earlier assessments and more powerful interventions for children with developmental language disorder (DLD; AKA specific language impairment). Other populations, such as at-risk toddlers, may also benefit from this new approach.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Months – 36 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Toddlers will, based on parent case history report, have * normal hearing * no medical or developmental concerns * Language, speech, social, and motor development will be reported as within the expected range * dominant exposure to English from infancy * expressive vocabulary above the 10th percentile on the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory (CDI; Fenson et al., 2006). Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded who have * hearing impairment * intellectual impairment * autism * significant motor impairment * reported histories of developmental, speech, language, or hearing disorders

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Toddlers' ability to learn different types of sound patterns measured by listening times

Timeframe: Generalization Phase which will last 3-5 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04531514

SponsorFather Flanagan's Boys' Home

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-17

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