Using Neuroimaging and Behavioral Assessments to Understand Late Talking (NCT06156865)
Neuroimaging Reveals Treatment-related Changes in DLD: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Supplement)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Late talkers (LT), representing 10-20% of children under 3, demonstrate hallmark syntax and vocabulary deficits similar to preschoolers with developmental language disorder. While effective and early interventions can mitigate the impact of late talking, not enough is known about its neural basis, yet is needed to inform the design of more individualized interventions. This proposed effort uses neuroimaging, along with behavioral methods, with the goal of better understanding the memory-language mechanisms that underlie learning and late talking, while also considering their association to treatment-related changes in LT.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Grandview Kids — Oshawa, Ontario
Age range: 18 Months to 30 Months
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Intervention to address late talking (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Grandview Kids — Oshawa, Ontario
- Speech Specialists — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 978-6499
Email: karla.washington@utoronto.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.