Clinical trials: Non-Verbal Communication
Stuttering, Developmental
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation in Adults Who Stutter
Research studies in stuttering have shown that activity patterns in certain brain areas differ in people who stutter compared to people who do not stutter when speaking.
- Trial name
- NCT03437512
- Testing
- Anodal tDCS, Fluency training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Prematurity, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
Sleep in SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet in Preterm Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare sleeping in a SNOO Smart Sleeper bassinet (SNOO) with sleeping in traditional bassinet conditions in premature infants. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05711927
- Testing
- SNOO Smart Sleeper, Traditional bassinet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pain, Anxiety
Vibrating, Cold Device for Pediatric Intravenous (IV) Cannulation Pain Relief
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of Buzzy®, a battery-powered reusable device that provides cold and vibration, in reducing the pain associated with intravenous (IV) cannulation.
- Trial name
- NCT01394250
- Testing
- Buzzy, Topical Lidocaine 4% Cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Colic
An Intervention to Decrease Infant Crying
This is a study looking at the Happiest Baby on the Block technique. The investigators hypothesized that infants of mothers given a 30 minute videotape demonstrating the Happiest Baby on the Block technique would fuss/cry less…
- Trial name
- NCT00796523
- Testing
- Happiest Baby videotape, control videotape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riverside Methodist Hospital
Pain
Mirthful Laughter and Muscle Soreness / Pain
The purpose of this study is first to investigate the effect of a controlled intervention with a comedy video on pain tolerance in a social setting while quantitatively measuring laughter in a young healthy population…
- Trial name
- NCT02896075
- Testing
- 30 Minute Comedy Video, 30 Minute Documentary Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Natural Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth With Non-verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
This study consists of a 6-week, open-label, randomized clinical trial study to compare efficacy and tolerability of the natural treatments omega-3 fatty acids, inositol, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of mood…
- Conditions
- Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
- Trial name
- NCT03757585
- Testing
- Open-label Treatment with Omega-3 Fatty Acids + Inositol, Open-label Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Teacher Practice
Single Case Research Design: Teacher Outcomes
This study examines whether a professional development program helps teachers implement Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI) with higher fidelity.
- Trial name
- NCT06729177
- Testing
- Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Nonverbal Communication, Critical Illness
Vidatalk Communication Application: Usability, Acceptability and Efficacy Study
This Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) will deliver a comprehensive patient communication solution for communication-impaired patients in the intensive care unit that may help decrease days in delirium…
- Trial name
- NCT02921776
- Testing
- Aim 1 - VidaTalk - post-extubation, Aim 2 - VidaTalk - intubated, Aim 3 - VidaTalk tablet app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Oxytocin and Social Cognitive Skills Groups
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of integrating targeted dosing of intranasal oxytocin with a social cognitive skills group therapy for school-aged children with autism…
- Trial name
- ION-ASD (NCT02918864)
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Social Cognitive Skills Training, Facilitated Play Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Smiling, Botulinum Toxins, Type A
Higher Doses of Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Gummy Smile
Botulinum type A (BTX-A) is an easy and efficacious treatment for gingival smile (GS). However, the necessary for higher-doses among patients are controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT05127018
- Testing
- injection of Botulinum type A
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Healthy, Language
Incidental Auditory Category Training for Language Learning
The overarching goal of the proposed research is to understand how human listeners learn speech categories. The project takes a prospective approach with adult second-language learners, blending empirical, methodological and…
- Trial name
- IACT (NCT04509024)
- Testing
- Incidental training, Explicit training, Classroom training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carnegie Mellon University