How parent-child interactions affect word learning in young deaf children with cochlear implants
Parent-child interactions and word learning in young deaf children with cochlear implants
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS · NIH-10789862
This study looks at how the way parents talk and play with their young children who have cochlear implants can help those kids learn new words better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STORRS-MANSFIELD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10789862 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how interactions between parents and their young children with cochlear implants influence the children's ability to learn new words. By observing the timing and quality of these interactions, the study aims to understand how these factors affect language development in children who experience severe-to-profound hearing loss. The researchers will collect data on both parents and children during playtime, focusing on how parents name objects and how children respond. This approach combines advanced tracking of eye, head, and hand movements to analyze the dynamics of these interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young children aged 0-11 years who have received cochlear implants and their parents.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cochlear implants or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for enhancing language development in young children with cochlear implants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that parent-child interactions significantly impact language acquisition in typically developing children, suggesting potential for success in this novel approach for children with cochlear implants.
Where this research is happening
STORRS-MANSFIELD, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS — STORRS-MANSFIELD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HOUSTON, DEREK M — UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS
- Study coordinator: HOUSTON, DEREK M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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