NCT07129291

Development of Dual Language (Urdu and English) Digital Software for SA, Management Of Adult Dysarthria

Development of Dual Language (Urdu and English) Digital Software For Self- Assessment And Management Of Adult Dysarthria Patients

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The research focuses on the development of a dual-language (Urdu and English) digital software designed for the self-assessment and management of adult dysarthria patients. Dysarthria, a motor speech disorder resulting from neurological injury, significantly affects an individual's ability to communicate effectively.

Detailed description

Current assessment tools are often clinician-dependent and predominantly available in English, limiting accessibility for non-English speakers, especially in Pakistan and other Urdu-speaking regions. This study aims to bridge that gap by creating a user-friendly, culturally relevant, and linguistically accessible software platform. The software will enable adult dysarthric patients to monitor their speech abilities, track progress, and participate more actively in their therapy process. It is expected to enhance patient autonomy, improve communication outcomes, and support speech-language pathologists in delivering more efficient care. The dual-language interface ensures broader usability, promoting inclusion and better engagement among diverse user groups in bilingual settings.

Conditions

• Dysarthria

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Experimental: Dual-Language Dysarthria Self-Assessment and Management Software (D-SAMS)	D-SAMS is a bilingual (Urdu and English) digital tool designed for adult dysarthria patients. It enables users to assess their speech through interactive tasks (e.g., repetition, reading, and pronunciation exercises), receive feedback, and track progress over time. The software includes audio-visual prompts, self-rating scales, and progress charts, and is tailored to accommodate varying levels of dysarthria severity. It supports independent practice and helps speech-language pathologists monitor patients remotely

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-17
• Primary completion: 2026-04-01
• Completion: 2027-03-01
• First posted: 2025-08-19
• Last updated: 2025-08-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan