Artificial Intelligence and Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC (NCT06599996) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Artificial Intelligence and Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC
United States6 participantsStarted 2024-09-24
Plain-language summary
The overarching objective of this project is to transform access to assistive communication technologies (augmentative and alternative communication) for individuals with motor disabilities and/or visual impairment, for whom natural speech is not meeting their communicative needs. These individuals often cannot access traditional augmentative and alternative communication because of their restricted movement or visual function. However, most such individuals have idiosyncratic body-based means of communication that is reliably interpreted by familiar communication partners. The project will test artificial intelligence algorithms that gather information from sensors or camera feeds about these idiosyncratic movement patterns of the individual with motor/visual impairments. Based on the sensor or camera feed information, the artificial intelligence algorithms will interpret the individual's gestures and translate the interpretation into speech output. For instance, if an individual waves their hand as their means of communicating "I want", the artificial intelligence algorithm will detect that gesture and prompt the speech-generating technology to produce the spoken message "I want." This will allow individuals with restricted but idiosyncratic movements to access the augmentative and alternative communication technologies that are otherwise out of reach.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Have motor impairment, which can present in diverse/multiple ways, including spasticity, ataxia, or dystonia (these types of movement disorders are different from one another, and can result from diverse genetic conditions or injury to the brain before or shortly after birth, and generally all fall under the umbrella term cerebral palsy or movement disorder). Note: Presence of intellectual disability in addition to motor disability is not an exclusionary criteria, meaning that we will include both individuals with intact intellectual ability as well as those with intellectual disability
* Can/will tolerate a small biosensor (about the size of a medallion) attached to a limb (for instance, wrist or elbow) embedded within a soft wrist band
Exclusion Criteria:
* Do not have motor disabilities
* Cannot tolerate a small biosensor (about the size of a medallion) attached to a limb (for instance, wrist or elbow) with a soft wrist band
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Time taken for Programming of artificial intelligence algorithms by users/personal care aides
Timeframe: average of 12 months
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Number of messages programmed by users/personal care aides