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Improving Outcomes Using Technology for Children Who Are DHH

United States154 participantsStarted 2016-10

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the efficacy of using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology for enhancing language development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Half of the participants will receive AAC technology with their speech and language therapy and half will continue with their usual care models.

Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 10 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * documented permanent bilateral hearing loss with severity levels clinically defined in any range (mild to profound); * identified with a language gap; * currently receiving speech-language therapy. Exclusion Criteria: * primary language other than English * significant motor impairments * nonverbal IQ \<60 * children with severe communication disorders (i.e. autism spectrum disorders).

What they're measuring

Syntax

Timeframe: Change between baseline and 24 weeks

semantics

Timeframe: Change between baseline and 24 weeks

Discourse

Timeframe: Assessing change between baseline and 24 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02998164

SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12

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