Voiceitt for People With Impairments in Speech

Last updated: August 4, 2025
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Speech Disorders

Treatment

Voiceitt

Clinical Study ID

NCT06874322
STUDY24100164
  • Ages > 13
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The primary objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the Voiceitt app in improving communication for individuals with speech impairments due to conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP), stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Parkinson's disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 13 or older

  • moderately severe speech dysarthria due to conditions such as CP, stroke, ALS orParkinson's Disease, etc.

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions for using the Voiceitt app.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe cognitive impairments that prevent the understanding of the Voiceitt app andrequired training.

  • Patients who have additional speech impairments other than dysarthria, such assignificant aphasia or verbal apraxia.

  • Severe physical impairments that prevent interaction with the app.

  • Non-English speakers.

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Voiceitt
Phase:
Study Start date:
June 25, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2026

Study Description

Conditions like CP, ALS, Stroke or Parkinson's disease, etc., cause communication impairment. There are few augmentative communication options that allow people with these impairments to communicate effectively.

Voiceitt is an app that is designed to assist people with speech impairments by using a voice recognition and dictation tool that adapts to users' unique, non-standard speech patterns. However, its effectiveness in clinical populations has not been established. This study is bridging the gap in evaluating the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of Voiceitt app in improving communication among people with mild to moderate speech impairments.

Connect with a study center

  • Center for Assistive Technology

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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