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In this perspective, we synthesize existing evidence on language-based exclusion in pediatric research and present findings from systematic reviews of neonatal RCT protocols and informed consent materials from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network (1991\u20132020) and ClinicalTrials.gov (2018\u20132025). We discuss regulatory, institutional, and structural factors contributing to language exclusion and highlight actionable strategies to promote language-inclusive research, including strengthened federal regulations, investment in equitable language access, language-inclusive study design, systematic documentation of participant language, and meaningful community engagement. 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