Protocol for SonoSpeech Cleft Pilot: a mixed-methods pilot randomized control trial of ultrasound visual biofeedback versus standard intervention for children with cleft lip and palate.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with cleft lip and palate can continue to have problems producing clear speech after surgery. This can lead to social, emotional, and educational challenges. Typical treatment involves teaching children the correct tongue movements to produce speech sounds. This is known as articulation intervention. However, this intervention is challenging because the tongue is hidden from view and movements are difficult to see and describe. This pilot randomized control trial will try a new treatment, ultrasound visual biofeedback (U-VBF) versus standard articulatory intervention for children with cleft lip and palate, as comparison. Feasibility outcomes will be determined.

Methods/design

The Sonospeech project will enroll up to 40 children with cleft lip and palate a

SUBMITTER: Cleland J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9043876 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature