Eye-Tracking study reveals how kids read lips – app may boost skills

NCT ID NCT05854719

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oulu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how children with and without hearing loss use eye gaze and facial expressions to improve speechreading (lip-reading). Researchers tested 140 children aged 8–11 with cognitive and speechreading tasks, and some children with hearing loss trained using a special app called Optic Track. The goal was to find which gaze patterns and background factors lead to the best speechreading results.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Speechreading training application (Optic Track)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward better speechreading training tools for children with hearing loss, potentially improving communication and social interaction.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational and behavioral study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply broadly, and the app's real-world benefit remains unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

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HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Oulu

Oulu, Finland

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