Understanding how memory and attention affect vocabulary learning in children with language disorders

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to explore the impact of memory and attention on vocabulary acquisition in children with developmental language disorder (DLD) compared to typically developing peers. The study will assess how linguistic long-term memory and attention influence short-term memory retention of new verbal information. It will involve various tasks, including syllable repetition and word order comprehension, to evaluate the role of prosody and grammar in memory accuracy. The research seeks to understand the broader implications of short-term memory challenges on language development.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Has DLD or typical language development

Exclusion Criteria

* Has not been exposed to English since birth
* Has other neurodevelopmental or sensory condition that could explain the language problem (e.g., intellectual disability, autism, hearing loss).

Where it's running

• Boys Town National Research Hospital
  Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Karla McGregor, Ph.D. — Boystown National Research Hospital
• Study coordinator: Principal Investigator
• Email: karla.mcgregor@boystown.org
• Phone: 531-355-5068

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.