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NCT06512168 Measuring Aided Language Development

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NCT ID NCT06512168
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor University of Central Florida
Condition Down Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2025-04-01
Primary Completion 2028-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 42 Months
Max Age 60 Months
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
AAC Generative Language Intervention

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-03-31.

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Brief Summary

The focus of the current study is to systematically investigate the psychometric properties of a range of aided language measures, which are based on the Graphic Symbol Utterance and Sentence Development Framework (Binger \& Kent-Walsh).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical Identification of Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy + Significant Speech Impairment * Must Speak English as a Primary Language * Must Be Able to Express At Least 25 Words (using any communication mode) * Must Be Able to Accurately Select Picture Symbols on iPad Communication App with at Least 50% Accuracy * Vision and Hearing within Functional Limits or Corrected to be within Functional Limits for Study Activities Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical Diagnosis of Autism or Social Communication Disorder * Primary Language Spoken is A Language Other than English

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jennifer Kent-Walsh, PhD

✉ Jkentwalsh@ucf.edu

📞 407-823-4800

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06512168 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 42 Months or older, up to 60 Months, studying Down Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06512168 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06512168 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Jkentwalsh@ucf.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06512168 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Orlando, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06512168 clinical trial?

NCT06512168 is sponsored by University of Central Florida. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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