RECRUITING

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hybrid and Traditional Speech Therapy for /ɹ/ and /s/ Sound Production

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

Genesis: Clinical Trial of Better Speech's Artificial Intelligence Helper for Speech Therapy

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-05-01
Study Completion:2026-02
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07061730

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:5 Years to 17 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Does the child speak American English as one of their primary languages: Yes
  2. * At what age did the child first begin to learn English? Age 4 or younger
  3. * Child's current age: \> 5 years or \< 17 years 8 months
  4. * Does the child have any known history of any of the following: autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, permanent hearing loss, epilepsy/antiepileptic medication, or brain injury/neurosurgery/stroke: NO
  5. * Does the child have a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, or OCD? NO
  6. * Does the child currently have orthodontic appliances that block the roof of the mouth (e.g., palate expanders)? NO
  7. * Does the child currently have a cleft palate, fluency disorder (e.g., stuttering), or voice disorder? NO
  8. * Is one of your goals for your child to work on saying the "r" or "s" sounds? YES
  1. * EXCLUSIONARY Response to be filled out by the Parent after sign up.
  2. * Does the child speak American English as one of their primary languages: No
  3. * At what age did the child first begin to learn English? Age 4 or older
  4. * Child's current age: \<5 years or \> 17 years 8 months
  5. * Does the child have any known history of any of the following: autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, permanent hearing loss, epilepsy/antiepileptic medication, or brain injury/neurosurgery/stroke: YES
  6. * Does the child have a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, or OCD? YES
  7. * Does the child currently have orthodontic appliances that block the roof of the mouth (e.g., palate expanders)? YES
  8. * Does the child currently have a cleft palate, fluency disorder (e.g., stuttering), or voice disorder? YES
  9. * Is one of your goals for your child to work on saying the "r" or "s" sounds? NO

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Jonathan Preston
CONTACT
315-443-3013
jopresto@syr.edu
Nina Benway
CONTACT
nrbenway@syr.edu

Principal Investigator

James Nehlig
STUDY_DIRECTOR
Better Speech
Ranan Lachman
STUDY_DIRECTOR
Better Speech

Study Locations (Sites)

Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York, 13244
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Syracuse University

  • James Nehlig, STUDY_DIRECTOR, Better Speech
  • Ranan Lachman, STUDY_DIRECTOR, Better Speech

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-05-01
Study Completion Date2026-02

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-05-01
Study Completion Date2026-02

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Articulation
  • Speech Language Pathology
  • Treatment

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Speech Sound Disorder