Identifying late-talking children and tracking their development using health records
Advancing Identification of Late-Talking Children and Mapping their Developmental Trajectories Using Real World Data from Electronic Health Records
['FUNDING_R21'] · DUKE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11031139
This study is looking at ways to help find kids who are late talkers, which is something that happens to about one in five children in the U.S., so we can give them the right support to improve their talking skills and development.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DUKE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11031139 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to better identify children who are late talkers, which affects one in five children in the U.S. The study utilizes real-world data from electronic health records to analyze large groups of children over time, aiming to uncover specific developmental patterns associated with late talking. By understanding these trajectories, the research seeks to improve early intervention services for affected children, ensuring they receive the support they need to enhance their language abilities and overall development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who exhibit late language emergence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not exhibit late language emergence or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate identification and timely intervention for late-talking children, improving their language skills and long-term outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been a few studies using electronic health records to examine late talking, this research aims to fill significant gaps and is considered a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- DUKE UNIVERSITY — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GOLDSTEIN, BENJAMIN ALAN — DUKE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GOLDSTEIN, BENJAMIN ALAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.