Improving Outcomes Using Technology for Children Who Are DHH

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Hearing Loss, Language Development, Social Behavior

In brief

This study evaluates the efficacy of using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology for enhancing language development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Half of the participants will receive AAC technology with their speech and language therapy and half will continue with their usual care models.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02998164

Run by

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

People needed

154

Starts

2016-10-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-23

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 10. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• documented permanent bilateral hearing loss with severity levels clinically defined in any range (mild to profound);
• identified with a language gap;
• currently receiving speech-language therapy.

You may not qualify if…

• primary language other than English
• significant motor impairments
• nonverbal IQ <60
• children with severe communication disorders (i.e. autism spectrum disorders).

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital of Colorado — Aurora, Colorado, United States
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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