Talk With Me Baby for Child Development
(TWMB Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to boost early language development in young children through language-rich interactions with parents or caregivers. It will test a language promotion program called "Talk With Me Baby" during regular pediatric check-ups. The trial will compare this program with standard care to determine its impact on child language outcomes. Families who speak English or Spanish at home and visit participating clinics for well-child care may be a good fit, especially if their child is full-term and has no severe congenital disorders.
As an unphased trial, this study offers families the opportunity to contribute to valuable research that could enhance early childhood language development.
Do I need to stop my current medications to participate in the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on language development interventions for young children, so it's unlikely that adult medications would be affected.
What prior data suggests that the "Talk With Me Baby" intervention is safe for child development?
Research has shown that the "Talk With Me Baby" program enhances children's language skills by encouraging parents to engage in more language-rich conversations. This educational program focuses on teaching parents how to communicate more effectively with their children.
As a non-invasive educational program, it has no reports of physical side effects. Participants have received it well because it provides training and guidance to help caregivers improve their communication skills. Studies have found that these interactions can positively affect children's brain development, with no known risks to participants.
The trial is labeled "Not Applicable" for phase, indicating it is not a traditional drug or medical treatment but an educational approach. This classification suggests there are no safety concerns like those in pharmaceutical trials.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the "Talk With Me Baby" program because it takes a unique approach to boosting child language development by integrating language promotion directly into regular wellness checkups. Unlike traditional methods that might focus on more general parental guidance, this program provides hands-on training for healthcare providers, enabling them to offer specific, evidence-based strategies tailored to language development. This personalized interaction, combined with practical tools like the TWMB Checklist and Language Nutrition Prescription, could lead to significant improvements in language skills among children, setting it apart from standard care practices.
What evidence suggests that the "Talk With Me Baby" intervention is effective for child language development?
Research has shown that the "Talk With Me Baby" program, which participants in this trial may receive, effectively supports children's language development. Studies have found that babies who hear more speech directed at them understand words better and have larger vocabularies by age 2. The program teaches techniques such as using a sing-song voice, asking questions, and giving positive feedback, all of which help improve language skills. Evidence strongly supports the program's success and suggests it enhances children's language abilities. In this trial, the program will integrate into regular pediatric visits in the "Talk With Me Baby Clinics" arm, providing an easy way to boost early language development.23678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Brenda J Salley, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Kansas Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for young children experiencing speech delays or language disorders. It aims to help families who could benefit from guidance on enhancing language development through regular interactions with their child.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Talk With Me Baby intervention is delivered during well-child care visits to promote language development
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for language development outcomes and intervention effectiveness
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Talk With Me Baby
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Kansas Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator