Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hybrid and Traditional Speech Therapy for /ɹ/ and /s/ Sound Production

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Conditions studied: Speech Sound Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid Artificial Intelligence-assisted speech therapy model, which combines the use of an AI speech therapist (Jessica) with traditional speech therapy sessions led by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). This study aims to determine whether the hybrid model improves articulation in children more effectively than traditional SLP-only therapy. Over the course of 8 weeks, participants will receive weekly therapy sessions, and those in the hybrid therapy group will also practice with Jessica between sessions. The study will also gather feedback from parents and speech therapists to assess their experiences and satisfaction with treatment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07061730

Run by

Syracuse University

People needed

23

Starts

2025-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-02-28

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-09

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Response to be filled out by the Parent after sign up.
• Does the child speak American English as one of their primary languages: Yes
• At what age did the child first begin to learn English? Age 4 or younger
• Child's current age: > 5 years or < 17 years 8 months
• Does the child have any known history of any of the following: autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, permanent hearing loss, epilepsy/antiepileptic medication, or brain injury/neurosurgery/stroke: NO
• Does the child have a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, or OCD? NO
• Does the child currently have orthodontic appliances that block the roof of the mouth (e.g., palate expanders)? NO
• Does the child currently have a cleft palate, fluency disorder (e.g., stuttering), or voice disorder? NO
• Is one of your goals for your child to work on saying the "r" or "s" sounds? YES

You may not qualify if…

• EXCLUSIONARY Response to be filled out by the Parent after sign up.
• Does the child speak American English as one of their primary languages: No
• At what age did the child first begin to learn English? Age 4 or older
• Child's current age: <5 years or > 17 years 8 months
• Does the child have any known history of any of the following: autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, permanent hearing loss, epilepsy/antiepileptic medication, or brain injury/neurosurgery/stroke: YES
• Does the child have a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, or OCD? YES
• Does the child currently have orthodontic appliances that block the roof of the mouth (e.g., palate expanders)? YES
• Does the child currently have a cleft palate, fluency disorder (e.g., stuttering), or voice disorder? YES
• Is one of your goals for your child to work on saying the "r" or "s" sounds? NO

Where it is running

• Syracuse University — Syracuse, New York, United States

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