Robot tutor for deaf children? small study tests home therapy

NCT ID NCT04832373

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study placed a humanoid robot in the homes of 10 children aged 8 to 12 who have cochlear implants. The robot can talk, listen, and interact via a touchscreen, aiming to make speech therapy practice more fun and accessible. The main goal was to see how often children would use the robot over 30 days. It's a very early, small trial focused on whether kids accept the robot, not yet on whether it improves hearing or speech.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: humanoid robot
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a fun, accessible way for children with cochlear implants to practice speech therapy at home, potentially improving outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 children. It only measures how often kids use the robot, not whether it actually improves speech or hearing. Results may not apply to all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital Toulouse - Service d'ORL, ORL pédiatrique et Otoneurologie

Toulouse, 31059, France

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