Visual-acoustic biofeedback intervention for children with speech sound disorder
Visual-acoustic Intervention With Service Delivery In-person and Via Telepractice (VISIT) Non-Inferiority Trial
This study tests if a new speech therapy using visual and sound feedback works just as well for kids with speech sound disorder when done in person or online.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 76 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | New York University Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bloomfield, New Jersey and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06517225 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates the effectiveness of a visual-acoustic biofeedback intervention for children with speech sound disorder, comparing delivery methods of in-person versus telepractice. Participants aged 9 to 17 will be randomly assigned to receive the same treatment through either method, using the same software for biofeedback. Progress will be assessed through listener ratings of speech intelligibility and surveys measuring socio-emotional well-being and satisfaction with therapy. The study aims to determine if telepractice can deliver comparable results to traditional in-person therapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 9 to 17 who have a speech sound disorder and meet specific language and hearing criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the age, language, or hearing requirements, or who have not been diagnosed with a speech sound disorder, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide an effective and accessible treatment option for children with speech sound disorders, improving their communication skills and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telepractice for speech interventions, but this specific approach with visual-acoustic biofeedback is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be between 9;0 and 17;11 (years;months) old at the time of enrollment. * Must speak English as the dominant or equally dominant language * Must have begun learning English by age 3, per parent report. * Must hear a rhotic dialect of English from at least one speaker in the home if the home language is English. * Must pass a pure-tone hearing screening. * Must pass a brief examination of oral structure and function. * Must exhibit less than thirty percent accuracy, based on trained listener ratings, on a probe list eliciting /r/ in various phonetic contexts at the word level. * Must demonstrate age-appropriate receptive and expressive language abilities on the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-5 (CELF-5). * Must have access to a laptop or desktop computer for study sessions in the event of randomization to the telepractice condition. * Must have home wifi sufficient to support video calls in the event of randomization to the telepractice condition. Exclusion Criteria: * Must not exhibit voice or fluency disorder of a severity judged likely to interfere with the ability to participate in study activities. * Must not currently have orthodontia that crosses the palate and cannot be removed. * Must not have history of permanent hearing loss. * Must not have an existing diagnosis of developmental disability such as cerebral palsy or Down Syndrome. * Must not have history of major brain injury, surgery, or stroke in the past year. * Must not have epilepsy with active seizure incidents with in the past 6 months. * Must not show clinically significant signs of apraxia of speech or dysarthria.
Where this trial is running
Bloomfield, New Jersey and 2 other locations
- Montclair State University — Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States (Recruiting)
- New York University — New York, New York, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Syracuse University — Syracuse, New York, United States (Recruiting)
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.