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Speech Sound Disorder Clinical Trial in Syracuse, NY

Access cutting-edge speech sound disorder treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Syracuse. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Syracuse University

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Syracuse

    Convenient for NY residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Syracuse site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Speech Sound Disorder Study in Syracuse

The goal of this randomized-controlled trial is to determine how artificial intelligence-assisted home practice may enhance speech learning of the "r" sound in school-age children with residual speech sound disorders. All child participants will receive 1 speech lesson per week, via telepractice, for 5 weeks with a human speech-language clinician. Some participants will receive 3 speech sessions per week with an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-clinician during the same 5 weeks as the human clinician sessions (CONCURRENT treatment order group), whereas others will receive 3 speech sessions per week with an AI-clinician after the human clinician sessions end (SEQUENTIAL treatment order group.

Sponsor: Syracuse University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Must speak a rhotic dialect of American English as a dominant language.
Must have begun learning English by at least the age of 3 years.
Must be between 9;0 to 17;11 years of age.
Must have reported difficulty with /ɹ/ production.
Must have reported hearing within normal limits.
Must receive a Scaled Score of 5 or above on both the Listening Comprehension and Story Retelling subtests from the Test of Integrated Language \& Literacy Skills (TILLS).
Must receive a percentile score of 8 or below on the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation-3 (GFTA-3) Sounds in Words subtest.
Must have 1 scorable response with 5+ consecutive correct /pataka/ with \> 3.4 syllables per second in the MRR-Tri task of the Maximum Performance Tasks OR must demonstrate no childhood apraxia of speech (CAS-only) features in BOTH articulatory and rate/prosody domains of the ProCAD.
Must score \<40% accurate based on word-level items from our /ɹ/ probe list.
Must score \>=15% accuracy on /ɹ/ on 45 syllables following Dynamic Assessment.
Must express interest in changing their /ɹ/ production.
Must have oral structure and function that are appropriate for /ɹ/ production.
Must have access to broadband internet with videoconferencing capabilities

Exclusion Criteria

Must have no known history of autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, permanent hearing loss, epilepsy/antiepileptic medication, or brain injury/neurosurgery/stroke.
Must not have diagnosis of attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette's, or Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Must have no orthodontic appliances that block the roof of the mouth (e.g., palate expanders).
Must not have current cleft palate, fluency disorder, or voice disorder.
Must not demonstrate childhood apraxia of speech (CAS-only) features in BOTH articulatory and rate/prosody domains of the ProCAD.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Syracuse?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05988515) has an active research site in Syracuse, NY that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Speech Sound Disorder Treatment Options in Syracuse, NY

If you're searching for speech sound disorder treatment options in Syracuse, NY, this clinical trial (NCT05988515) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Syracuse research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced speech sound disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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