Signing Instruction for Deafness
(SISI Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI) for deafness?
How is the Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI) treatment different from other treatments for deafness?
The Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI) treatment is unique because it focuses on improving communication skills through interactive signing, which involves teaching individuals to initiate and respond to signed communication in natural settings. This approach is distinct from other treatments as it emphasizes interactive dialogue and practical application, rather than just theoretical learning.12678
What is the purpose of this trial?
Strategic and interactive approaches driven by sociocultural, cognitive, and language theories have accumulated a large body of evidence documenting improvements in more complex oral and written language skills. Growing evidence demonstrates that more complex sign language skills positively predict literacy skills and may lead to improved health outcomes. This project involves new applications of theory-driven strategic and interactive approaches in an intervention program to target sign language development in deaf children between 5 and 8 years old who are at high risk of language delays.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for deaf children aged 5 to 8 who are at high risk of language delays. It aims to improve their sign language skills, which may help with literacy and health outcomes.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention Development
Development of the Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction (SISI) manual and protocols
Teacher Training
Teachers receive training on SISI implementation and fidelity
Treatment
Implementation of SISI to improve sign language skills in deaf children
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for improvements in sign language and written language skills
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Collaborator