Easy-to-Read Visual Health Materials for Children and Teens with Intellectual Disabilities
Integrated Program for Promoting Visual Health and Technological Applications for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT07036575 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Taipei
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.