Testing virtual reality speech therapy for adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study checks whether a virtual reality (VR) version of a speech-language therapy program is practical and works the way it should. You might benefit by getting speech therapy in a new, technology-based format, and helping researchers confirm it is safe and feasible.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult currently receiving speech-language therapy at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta
- You have a speech or communication problem that affects everyday communication
- You can read, speak, and understand English well enough for the study tasks
- You can sign (or provide) informed consent to join the study
- You do not have severe thinking (cognitive) or behavior problems that could interfere with participation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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