Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: AIM: The aim of this Phase I trial was to assess the safety, compliance, and potential efficacy of iLidcombe, a standalone internet version of the Lidcombe Program for young children who stutter. METHOD: We used a prospective single-group design involving 6 months of access to iLidcombe. Assessments occurred pretreatment and after 6 months of access. Participants were 20 parents of young children who stuttered. RESULTS: There was evidence of stuttering severity reduction after using iLidcombe for 6 months. Compliance with the program was favorable, and there was no suggestion of any psychologically adverse impact on children. CONCLUSION: The results of this Phase I trial provide a roadmap for further Phases II-IV clinical trial development.
Authors: Fiona Ross, Mark Onslow, Mark Jones, Ross Menzies, Ann Packman, Susan O'Brian, Anna Hearne, Robyn Lowe
Institutions: University of Technology Sydney, Bond University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7155992847