Can a tablet help deaf kids talk better? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT04857255

First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special communication technology can help deaf or hard-of-hearing children improve their language skills. About 114 children aged 3 to 10 with moderate to profound hearing loss and language delays will be randomly assigned to use the technology or continue their usual therapy. Researchers will measure changes in vocabulary, sentence length, and overall language ability.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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