Easy-to-Read Visual Health Materials for Children and Teens with Intellectual Disabilities
Official title: Integrated Program for Promoting Visual Health and Technological Applications for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT07036575 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try easy-to-read and audio-based eye health materials plus a digital screening tool to improve visual health for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07036575 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 3 to under 18 with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays who can identify at least two of three images in the pre-assessment and can attend sessions at participating centers.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with severe cognitive impairment, uncorrected hearing loss, significant speech disorders, or motor disabilities that prevent participation in assessments or instructional activities are unlikely to benefit from the interventions.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This integrated program develops accessible health materials, a digital visual screening system, and healthcare-access tools tailored for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. The study will recruit 250 participants aged 3 to under 18 and collect baseline information including the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and age-appropriate developmental tests such as the Mullen Scales for younger children. Participants will receive either standard visual health education, instructor-guided easy‑read education, or easy‑read audio self-learning while the digital screening platform is implemented and refined. Outcomes include participant comprehension and usability of materials, feasibility of the screening tool, and rates of identified ophthalmologic concerns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase understanding of eye care and lead to earlier detection and treatment of vision problems for children with intellectual disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown that easy-read and audio materials can improve comprehension and engagement in people with intellectual disabilities, but applying those methods to a tailored digital visual screening program is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents aged 3 to under 18 * Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays. * Children and adolescents who are able to correctly identify at least two out of the three images in the pre-assessment phase. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairments, hearing impairments, speech disorders, or motor disabilities that would interfere with assessment procedures or participation in the instructional activities.
Where it's running
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Intellectual and developmental disability centers and related institutions
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Li-Ting Tsai
- Email: litingtsai@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-2-3366-8164
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.