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Integrated Program for Promoting Visual Health and Technological Applications for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Led by National Taiwan University Hospital · Updated on 2025-06-25
250
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
National Taiwan University Hospital
Lead Sponsor
M
Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to improve visual health knowledge and access among children and adolescents aged 3 to under 18 with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays. It addresses challenges faced by this group in receiving medical information and preventive care due to communication barriers and limited support tools. The program includes developing easy-to-read materials and inclusive technologies to support education and early detection of visual health issues. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard visual health education using conventional materials with instructor explanations, Easy-to-Read instructor-guided education with simplified images and plain language, or Easy-to-Read audio-based self-learning using a voice-assisted pen device for independent study. The study involves an initial pre-assessment phase, followed by a pre-test, instructional phase, and post-test, all within a one-month window. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including adaptive behavior scales, cognitive or developmental evaluations, and visual tests. Researchers will measure improvements in eye health knowledge using pre- and post-tests. The study also monitors participants' comprehension and allows a repeat instructional session if needed. The total participation includes a 50-minute baseline assessment and same-day instructional and testing sessions lasting about 20 minutes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Easy-to-Read Content Effectiveness Evaluation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children and adolescents aged 3 to under 18
- Diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays
- Able to correctly identify at least two out of three simple images during pre-assessment
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe cognitive impairments that interfere with assessments or participation
- Hearing impairments that affect participation
- Speech disorders that interfere with instructional activities
- Motor disabilities that prevent engagement in study procedures
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 50 minutes
Participants undergo background information collection, adaptive behavior assessment, cognitive or developmental evaluations, visual assessments, and a picture recognition test.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 5 minutes
Participants complete a brief pre-test consisting of 8 questions assessing basic eye health knowledge.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Time needed to complete instructional session(s) on the same day
Participants receive health education in one of three formats: conventional instructor-led, easy-to-read instructor-guided, or easy-to-read audio self-learning. Instruction may be repeated once if comprehension is not achieved.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 10 minutes
Participants complete a distraction task followed by a post-test retaking the same eye health knowledge test used in the pre-test.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Intellectual and developmental disability centers and related institutions
Taipei, Taiwan
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Li-Ting Tsai
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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