New app reads lips to give voice to ICU patients
NCT ID NCT06027866
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app called SRAVI that reads lip movements and turns them into words on a screen. It was used by 31 adult patients in acute or critical care who had a tracheostomy and could not speak. The goal was to see if the app could help them communicate better with staff and family.
What this could mean
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Active substance
SRAVI (Speech Recognition Application for the Voice Impaired) – a lip-reading app for smartphones or tablets
What this could lead to
If it works, this app could give a voice to patients who cannot speak due to a tracheostomy, reducing distress and improving care.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed observational study (31 participants) testing feasibility, not a large trial. The app may not work well for all patients or in all settings.
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Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7BL, United Kingdom