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NCT06874322 | RECRUITING | Speech Impairment

Voiceitt for People With Impairments in Speech
Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Brad nista

Brief Summary:

The primary objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the Voiceitt app in improving communication for individuals with speech impairments due to conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP), stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Parkinson's disease.

Condition or disease

Speech Impairment

Speech Disorder

Intervention/treatment

Voiceitt

Phase

NA

Detailed Description:

Conditions like CP, ALS, Stroke or Parkinson's disease, etc., cause communication impairment. There are few augmentative communication options that allow people with these impairments to communicate effectively. Voiceitt is an app that is designed to assist people with speech impairments by using a voice recognition and dictation tool that adapts to users' unique, non-standard speech patterns. However, its effectiveness in clinical populations has not been established. This study is bridging the gap in evaluating the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of Voiceitt app in improving communication among people with mild to moderate speech impairments.

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 20 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : OTHER
Official Title : Voiceitt for People With Impairments in Speech
Actual Study Start Date : 2025-05
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2026-01-31
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2026-06-26

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 13 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • * Age 13 or older
  • * moderately severe speech dysarthria due to conditions such as CP, stroke, ALS or Parkinson's Disease, etc.
  • * Ability to understand and follow instructions for using the Voiceitt app.
Exclusion Criteria
  • * Severe cognitive impairments that prevent the understanding of the Voiceitt app and required training.
  • * Patients who have additional speech impairments other than dysarthria, such as significant aphasia or verbal apraxia.
  • * Severe physical impairments that prevent interaction with the app.
  • * Non-English speakers.
Voiceitt for People With Impairments in Speech

Location Details

NCT06874322

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Locations

RECRUITING

United States, Pennsylvania

Center for Assistive Technology

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213