New app reads lips to give voice to ICU patients

NCT ID NCT06027866

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested a smartphone app that reads lip movements and turns them into words on a screen. It was designed for patients with a tracheostomy who cannot speak because of a breathing tube. The study included 31 adults in intensive care and acute care units in Northern Ireland. Researchers wanted to see if the app helps patients communicate better and reduce frustration for patients, families, and staff.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine Queen's University Belfast

    Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7BL, United Kingdom

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