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Can a training protocol and app make speech therapy work through a screen?

NCT ID NCT07820982

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at the University of Lahore are developing and testing a training protocol and a teletherapy app for speech-language pathologists in Pakistan. The study asks whether a standard training program can be validated and whether an app can improve how speech therapy is delivered. Speech-language pathologists and patients receiving teletherapy take part by completing questionnaires, joining interviews, and using the app for 12 weeks of weekly video sessions with home practice in between. The team measures changes in individually set communication goals and how often patients complete their home practice.

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Active substance
app-supported teletherapy for speech and language therapy
What this could lead to
If the protocol and app work well, they could give speech-language pathologists in Pakistan a standard way to deliver therapy remotely and reach patients who cannot travel to a clinic.
What could go wrong
The study is small, with about 10 participants, and runs in one country, so the results may not apply elsewhere. Teletherapy also depends on reliable internet and devices, which some families may lack.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 10 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Apr 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

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Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * • The inclusion criteria will include Speech Language Pathologists from Pakistan that are actively involved in the profession. * Speech language pathologists with minimum qualification of undergraduate degree in Speech language pathology and licensed SLP's working with patients through teletherapy mode will be included in the study. * SLP's dealing with speech, language and communication problems will be included in the study. * The patients or their guardians currently receiving speech language pathology services. * Any age range of patients or guardians will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * • The exclusion criteria will not involve seminars or academic activities; it will not consider the therapeutic interventions used by other counselling or session-based therapists i.e., psychologists. * Patients with psychological, visual impairment, physical limitations, and medical conditions such as cancer and other long-term diseases will be excluded from the study. * The patients with swallowing disorder are excluded in the study.

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