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New treatment option for Autism
Official title Project VOICES: Vocal Optimization in Children Elevating the Spectrum
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06875843
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Thirty percent of children with autism barely talk or do not talk at all despite years of intervention. This study aims to address this important and long-standing challenge by developing a novel intervention to increase the quantity and quality of vocalizations (i.e., sounds children make before words) and expressive language in young children with autism (aged 2 to 5 years) with minimal verbal skills.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 2 to 5
You may be able to join if
- Child participants
- Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
- Aged 2 to 5 years old
- Use no more than 20 words (spoken, signed, or via augmentative and alternative communication) per parent report
- Use of \< 5 different words during a 15-min communication sample
You likely can't join if
- Uncorrected visual or hearing impairment
- Evidence of severe motor impairment Caregiver participants
- Inclusion criteria
- Have a child enrolled in the study (One caregiver per child participant is enrolled.)
- Sufficient English skills to complete surveys
See the full eligibility criteria
- Child participants
- Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
- Aged 2 to 5 years old
- Use no more than 20 words (spoken, signed, or via augmentative and alternative communication) per parent report
- Use of \< 5 different words during a 15-min communication sample
- Use of at least one consonant (observed or reported)
- Primary language of English
- Uncorrected visual or hearing impairment
- Evidence of severe motor impairment Caregiver participants
- Inclusion criteria
- Have a child enrolled in the study (One caregiver per child participant is enrolled.)
- Sufficient English skills to complete surveys
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 years to 5 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.