NCT07209228

Haptics in Virtual Reality

Investigating the Role of Haptic Feedback in Virtual Reality Learning Environments for Literacy Acquisition

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Miami · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of non-invasive wearable haptic feedback, in supporting literacy-focused Virtual Reality (VR) learning environments. The haptic feedback will be delivered through haptic gloves with integrated vibration monitors and finger tracking. The primary objective is to examine how multisensory engagement, specifically the addition of haptic cues, influences learning outcomes such as phonetic recognition, spelling, and reading skills in early learners.

Conditions

• Literacy
• Literacy-language Intervention
• Haptics

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Haptic-Integrated Interactive Virtual Reality Experience	Participants will use haptic gloves to interact with the virtual reality experience
BEHAVIORAL	Traditional Virtual Reality Experience (Hand Controllers)	Participants will use traditional hand controllers to interact with the virtual reality experience

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-06-01
• Primary completion: 2028-12-23
• Completion: 2028-12-28
• First posted: 2025-10-06
• Last updated: 2026-03-02

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United States