Extended Reality Vocational Training for Hearing Impaired (NCT07639346) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Extended Reality Vocational Training for Hearing Impaired
Egypt48 participantsStarted 2026-01-03
Plain-language summary
This study examines the efficacy of an interactive, extended reality (XR)-based virtual training environment-specifically utilizing 360-degree virtual reality (360-VR) interactive simulations-against conventional vocational experiential methods. The primary objective is to evaluate whether integrating synchronized visual scaffolding, which combines localized Saudi Sign Language (SSL) video loops with concise written text hotspots, can systematically enhance practical vocational competencies (such as housekeeping setup sequences and culinary safety) among deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students. Additionally, the trial investigates the longitudinal impact of this immersive media intervention on fostering professional self-efficacy and expanding overall employability.
Who can participate
Age range
17 Years – 20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Chronological age formally documented between 17.0 and 20.0 years old.
. Documented medical diagnosis of profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss exceeding 70 dB, verified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
. Fluency in Saudi Sign Language (SSL) as the primary linguistic modality.
. Formally enrolled in the senior vocational track under the Saudi special education framework at Al-Amal secondary schools.
Exclusion criteria
. Co-occurring neurodevelopmental or cognitive conditions (e.g., intellectual disabilities or profound Autism Spectrum Disorder).
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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Change in Cognitive Achievement Test (CAT) Scores
Timeframe: Baseline (Pre-test) and 6 weeks post-intervention (Post-test)