Deaf Kids' word learning secrets revealed in Eye-Tracking study
NCT ID NCT05993832
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how deaf children ages 18 to 60 months learn new words in American Sign Language (ASL). Researchers used eye-tracking and behavior tests to see if kids assume each object has only one sign (mutual exclusivity) or if bilingual deaf children expect two words—one in sign and one in speech. The goal was to understand learning strategies, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Deaf children ages 18-60 months * born severely to profoundly deaf * have either deaf or hearing parents * communicate using American Sign Language * have normal to corrected normal vision Exclusion Criteria: * Deaf children who have not been exposed to American Sign Language
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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