stuttering pre-schoolers
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 3.0-6.3; 2. Frequency of stuttering at least 3%; 3. Parent and one therapist agree the child stutters; 4. Parent rating of stuttering severity on an 8-point scale of at least 2; 5. Proficiency in Dutch for children and parents.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Onset of stuttering within 6 months before recruitment; 2. Treatment for stuttering during the previous 12 months; 3. Diagnosed language disorder; 4. Neurologic, emotional, cognitive, behavioral or autism spectrum disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The percentage of recovered children at 18 months post randomization; 2. The costs for a recovered child. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The frequency of stuttering outside the clinic at 18 months post randomization. The Health Utility Index, visual analogue scale (Euroqol VAS proxy), Child Health Questionnaire, Children Behaviour Check List. | — |
Contacts
Erasmus MC Rotterdam, afdeling iBMG, Postbus 1738