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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hybrid and Traditional Speech Therapy for /ɹ/ and /s/ Sound Production
Led by Syracuse University · Updated on 2025-07-11
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
S
Syracuse University
Lead Sponsor
B
Better Speech
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid Artificial Intelligence-assisted speech therapy model, which combines the use of an AI speech therapist (Jessica) with traditional speech therapy sessions led by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). This study aims to determine whether the hybrid model improves articulation in children more effectively than traditional SLP-only therapy. Over the course of 8 weeks, participants will receive weekly therapy sessions, and those in the hybrid therapy group will also practice with Jessica between sessions. The study will also gather feedback from parents and speech therapists to assess their experiences and satisfaction with treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hybrid and Traditional Speech Therapy for /ɹ/ and /s/ Sound Production
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Child speaks American English as a primary language
- Child began learning English at age 4 or younger
- Child is between 5 years 0 months and 17 years 8 months old
- Child has no known history of autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, permanent hearing loss, epilepsy, or brain injury
- Child does not have a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, or OCD
- Child does not currently have orthodontic appliances blocking the roof of the mouth (e.g., palate expanders)
- Child does not currently have a cleft palate, fluency disorder, or voice disorder
- Parent's goal includes working on "r" or "s" sound production
You will not qualify if you...
- Child does not speak American English as a primary language
- Child began learning English at age 4 or older
- Child is younger than 5 years 0 months or older than 17 years 8 months
- Child has a known history of autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, permanent hearing loss, epilepsy, or brain injury
- Child has a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, or OCD
- Child currently has orthodontic appliances that block the roof of the mouth (e.g., palate expanders)
- Child currently has a cleft palate, fluency disorder, or voice disorder
- Parent's goal does not include working on "r" or "s" sound production
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York, United States, 13244
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Research Team
J
Jonathan Preston
CONTACT
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Nina Benway
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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