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Behavioral Intervention

Traditional-then-Simplified for Speech Sound Disorder (SUFSR Trial)

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Led By Suzanne E Boyce, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Cincinnati

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up first visit and after 10 treatment sessions (up to 18 weeks)

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SUFSR Trial Summary

This trial aims to test if using ultrasound biofeedback, without showing children their tongue movements, can effectively treat speech sound disorders in children. The study will focus on children who have difficulty pronouncing the sound

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children who have difficulty pronouncing the 'r' sound, as in 'rabbit'. It's designed to help those with speech sound disorders. To participate, children must be able to follow instructions and engage with a computer game that provides feedback on their speech.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two types of ultrasound biofeedback therapy for improving speech: traditional therapy focusing on internal tongue movements and a new simplified method using games for external feedback. The effectiveness of these methods in treating 'r' sounds will be evaluated.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive speech therapy techniques, there are minimal expected side effects. However, some children might experience frustration or fatigue from repeated practice sessions during the course of the treatment.

SUFSR Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ first visit and after 10 treatment sessions (up to 18 weeks)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~first visit and after 10 treatment sessions (up to 18 weeks)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and first visit and after 10 treatment sessions (up to 18 weeks) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Change in percent accurate words in probe list at beginning and end of study

Change in percent accurate words in probe list at beginning and midpoint of study

SUFSR Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Traditional-then-SimplifiedExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

This arm consists of participants who will be engaging in two blocks of therapy. The first block will be traditional ultrasound biofeedback therapy (T-UBT), then after that block of therapy sessions with T-UBT, they will switch to gamified/simplified ultrasound biofeedback therapy (S-UBT). The participants will finish their second block all with S-UBT. Each block will consist of five sessions. Participants will attend speech therapy either 1x/week for five weeks (per block) or 5x/week for one week (per block).

Group II: Simplified-then-TraditionalExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

This arm consists of participants who will be engaging in two blocks of therapy. The first block will be simplified ultrasound biofeedback therapy (S-UBT), then after that block of therapy sessions with S-UBT, they will switch to traditional ultrasound biofeedback therapy (T-UBT). The participants will finish their second block with T-UBT. Each block will consist of five sessions. Participants will attend speech therapy either 1x/week for five weeks (per block) or 5x/week for one week (per block).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of CincinnatiLead Sponsor

428 Previous Clinical Trials

634,370 Total Patients Enrolled

Suzanne E Boyce, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Cincinnati

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are individuals who are older than 35 years old eligible to participate in this study?

"This research is enrolling participants aged above 7 years and below 17 years."

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Is the enrollment of participants currently ongoing for this research study?

"As indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is currently seeking suitable participants. The trial was initially registered on October 24th, 2023, and last modified on April 10th, 2024."

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Is it possible for me to be enrolled in this medical study?

"To be eligible for enrollment, individuals aged between 7 and 17 with a speech sound disorder are sought after. The trial aims to recruit approximately 24 participants."

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What is the current number of participants being enrolled in this research project?

"Affirmative. The current data available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research endeavor is actively seeking individuals to participate. Initially shared on October 24, 2023, and most recently revised on April 10, 2024, the trial aims to enroll a total of 24 patients from a single designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Simplified Ultrasound Feedback for Speech Remediation

Suzanne Boyce 2023. "Simplified Ultrasound Feedback for Speech Remediation". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06366256.

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