Virtual Reality-supported Language Intervention for Preschool Children With DLD

Enrolling by invitation · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Language Development Disorders

In brief

This study aims to test the effectiveness of virtual reality-supported speech therapy in improving basic language skills in children aged 3 to 6 years diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Participants are randomly assigned to either traditional speech therapy or virtual reality-supported therapy, with the same frequency and duration of intervention. Language outcomes are assessed before and after treatment using the Language development level test (TVL), a standardized assessment of Italian for preschoolers. The study adopts a randomized controlled design with individualized, goal-oriented therapy delivered by certified speech-language pathologists.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07438639
Run by: IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
People needed: 100
Starts: 2023-02-01
Expected to finish: 2026-12-01
Last updated by the study team: 2026-02-27

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 8. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Age between 3 and 6 years at enrollment
Clinical diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) based on DSM-5 and standardized language assessments
Developmental Quotient (DQ) > 70 on the Griffiths III Scales
Good general health without neurological or psychiatric comorbidities
Informed consent signed by a parent or legal guardian

You may not qualify if…

Age not between 3 and 6 years
Lack of clinical diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Developmental Quotient (DQ) < 70 on the Griffiths Scale III
Presence of neurological or psychiatric comorbidities
Lack of signed informed consent from a parent or legal guardian

Where it is running

Francesca Cucinotta — Messina, Italy

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