Can a tablet app help deaf kids talk better?
NCT ID NCT02998164
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using special communication technology (AAC) alongside speech therapy helps children who are deaf or hard of hearing develop language faster. Half of the 154 children will use AAC tools, while the other half continue their usual therapy. Researchers will measure changes in vocabulary, sentence length, and social skills over 24 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that AAC tools help children who are deaf or hard of hearing improve their language and social skills.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug or device trial. Results may vary by child, and the benefit may be small or not apply to all.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States