Improving speech for children with repaired cleft palate using telepractice
Speech Intervention via Telepractice for Children with Repaired Cleft Palate : Randomized Controlled Trial and Assessment of Speech Production and Perception Skills
This study is looking at how well online speech therapy works for kids with repaired cleft palates, helping them improve their speech skills while making it easier for families to access therapy from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Tech University Health Scis Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lubbock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129658 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of telepractice as a method for delivering speech-language therapy to children with repaired cleft palate. It aims to address the shortage of speech-language pathologists by providing remote therapy sessions that focus on correcting compensatory articulation patterns. The study will utilize a randomized controlled trial design to assess both speech production and perception skills in these children. By using both auditory and instrumental analysis, the research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how telepractice can benefit this specific population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have a history of cleft palate and exhibit compensatory articulation patterns.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of cleft palate or who are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance speech therapy access and effectiveness for children with repaired cleft palate, leading to improved communication skills.
How similar studies have performed: While telepractice has been explored in other contexts, this specific approach for children with repaired cleft palate is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Lubbock, United States
- Texas Tech University Health Scis Center — Lubbock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Sue Ann Soyoung — Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
- Study coordinator: Lee, Sue Ann Soyoung
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.