Hearing ImpairmentNCT07639346
Extended Reality Vocational Training for Hearing Impaired
A study testing Interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality Vocational Training in people with Hearing Impairment and Deafness, run by King Salman Center for Disability Research at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study examines the efficacy of an interactive, extended reality (XR)-based virtual training environment-specifically utilizing 360-degree virtual reality (360-VR) interactive simulations-against conventional vocational experiential methods. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 17 to 20 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hearing Impairment, Deafness
- What is being tested?
- Interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality Vocational Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 3 Jan 2026to 10 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 17 to 20 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Chronological age formally documented between 17.0 and 20.0 years old.
- Documented medical diagnosis of profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss exceeding 70 dB, verified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
- Fluency in Saudi Sign Language (SSL) as the primary linguistic modality.
- Formally enrolled in the senior vocational track under the Saudi special education framework at Al-Amal secondary schools.
Who cannot join
- Co-occurring neurodevelopmental or cognitive conditions (e.g., intellectual disabilities or profound Autism Spectrum Disorder).
- Medical history of photosensitive epilepsy, severe visual comorbidities, or chronic vestibulo-ocular reflex disorders.
- Absence of basic functional Arabic text reading comprehension.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Efficacy of Extended Reality-Based Virtual Training for Enhancing Vocational Skills Among the Hearing Impaired: A Study on Boosting Employability
This study examines the efficacy of an interactive, extended reality (XR)-based virtual training environment-specifically utilizing 360-degree virtual reality (360-VR) interactive simulations-against conventional vocational experiential methods. The primary objective is to evaluate whether integrating synchronized visual scaffolding, which combines localized Saudi Sign Language (SSL) video loops with concise written text hotspots, can systematically enhance practical vocational competencies (such as housekeeping setup sequences and culinary safety) among deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students. Additionally, the trial investigates the longitudinal impact of this immersive media intervention on fostering professional self-efficacy and expanding overall employability.
Read the detailed description
This behavioral intervention trial utilizes a structured two-group, pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design to maintain intact classroom ecological validity within certified Al-Amal Secondary Schools for the Deaf in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants (N = 48 DHH students) are selected based on strict inclusionary parameters (bilateral sensorineural hearing loss exceeding 70 dB, fluency in Saudi Sign Language, and absence of secondary cognitive or motor comorbidities) and are clustered via a matched-pair framework into two balanced cohorts. The experimental arm (n = 24) receives an immersive 6-week intervention consisting of two 20-minute individual sessions per week (12 sessions total) delivered via pass-through or standalone VR head-mounted displays. The …
- Conditions
- Hearing Impairment, Deafness
- Being tested
- Interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality Vocational Training
- Keywords
- Extended Reality, 360-degree Virtual Reality, Vocational Training, Employability Readiness, Saudi Sign Language
- Medical subject headings
- Hearing Loss, Deafness
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality Vocational TrainingBehavioural
Also called Interactive 360-VR Simulation Platform
The virtual training is a behavioral intervention delivered via high-definition standalone VR head-mounted displays. It comprises an immersive 360-degree interactive environment capturing authentic premium hospitality venues (luxury suites and kitchens). The protocol spans 6 weeks, structured into two 20-minute individual learning sessions per week (12 sessions total). The system integrates specialized visual cues and interactive hotspots that launch customized, transparent windows combining clear text with synchronized Saudi Sign Language (SSL) interpreters to guide task steps and lower the student's visual cognitive load.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group (XR Training) | Experimental | Participants in this group receive an immersive 6-week vocational training intervention utilizing interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality (360-VR) simulations. Sessions are executed twice a week, precisely capped at 20 minutes per student. The platform features integrated visual scaffolding, combining concise written text with synchronized Saudi Sign Language (SSL) video loops to teach standardized hospitality competencies. Receives: Behavioral: Interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality Vocational Training |
| Control Group (Conventional Instruction) | No intervention | Participants in this group target identical vocational hospitality competencies within the traditional special education workshops under standard instructor demonstrations and text-heavy booklets, without any digital or adaptive technology interventions. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Cognitive Achievement Test (CAT) Scores
The CAT is a hyper-visualized 30-item multiple-choice instrument designed to evaluate theoretical safety and operational hospitality knowledge. Total scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores representing superior cognitive theoretical mastery.
Measured: Baseline (Pre-test) and 6 weeks post-intervention (Post-test)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Jun 2026
- Study start3 Jan 2026
- Primary completion14 Apr 2026
- Study completion10 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hearing ImpairmentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A quasi-experimental matched-pair parallel assignment model comparing an experimental group with a control group.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King Salman Center for Disability Research
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Abdellah Ibrahim Mohammed Elfeky, King Salman Center for Disability Research
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07639346
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KSRG-2026-053-2
- Other IDs
- KSRG-2026-053
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 10 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Efficacy of Extended Reality-Based Virtual Training for Enhancing Vocational Skills Among the Hearing Impaired: A Study on Boosting Employability
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07639346
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KSRG-2026-053-2
- Conditions
- Hearing Impairment, Deafness
- Keywords
- Extended Reality, 360-degree Virtual Reality, Vocational Training, Employability Readiness, Saudi Sign Language
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- King Salman Center for Disability ResearchUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 14 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study examines the efficacy of an interactive, extended reality (XR)-based virtual training environment-specifically utilizing 360-degree virtual reality (360-VR) interactive simulations-against conventional vocational experiential methods. The primary objective is to evaluate whether integrating synchronized visual scaffolding, which combines localized Saudi Sign Language (SSL) video loops with concise written text hotspots, can systematically enhance practical vocational competencies (such as housekeeping setup sequences and culinary safety) among deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students. Additionally, the trial investigates the longitudinal impact of this immersive media intervention on fostering professional self-efficacy and expanding overall employability.
Detailed description
This behavioral intervention trial utilizes a structured two-group, pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design to maintain intact classroom ecological validity within certified Al-Amal Secondary Schools for the Deaf in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants (N = 48 DHH students) are selected based on strict inclusionary parameters (bilateral sensorineural hearing loss exceeding 70 dB, fluency in Saudi Sign Language, and absence of secondary cognitive or motor comorbidities) and are clustered via a matched-pair framework into two balanced cohorts. The experimental arm (n = 24) receives an immersive 6-week intervention consisting of two 20-minute individual sessions per week (12 sessions total) delivered via pass-through or standalone VR head-mounted displays. The …
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A quasi-experimental matched-pair parallel assignment model comparing an experimental group with a control group.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group (XR Training) | Experimental | Behavioral: Interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality Vocational TrainingParticipants in this group receive an immersive 6-week vocational training intervention utilizing interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality (360-VR) simulations. Sessions are executed twice a week, precisely capped at 20 minutes per student. The platform features integrated visual scaffolding, combining concise written text with synchronized Saudi Sign Language (SSL) video loops to teach standardized hospitality competencies. |
| Control Group (Conventional Instruction) | No intervention | –Participants in this group target identical vocational hospitality competencies within the traditional special education workshops under standard instructor demonstrations and text-heavy booklets, without any digital or adaptive technology interventions. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 17 to 20 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Chronological age formally documented between 17.0 and 20.0 years old.
- Documented medical diagnosis of profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss exceeding 70 dB, verified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
- Fluency in Saudi Sign Language (SSL) as the primary linguistic modality.
- Formally enrolled in the senior vocational track under the Saudi special education framework at Al-Amal secondary schools.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Co-occurring neurodevelopmental or cognitive conditions (e.g., intellectual disabilities or profound Autism Spectrum Disorder).
- Medical history of photosensitive epilepsy, severe visual comorbidities, or chronic vestibulo-ocular reflex disorders.
- Absence of basic functional Arabic text reading comprehension.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality Vocational TrainingAlso: Interactive 360-VR Simulation PlatformThe virtual training is a behavioral intervention delivered via high-definition standalone VR head-mounted displays. It comprises an immersive 360-degree interactive environment capturing authentic premium hospitality venues (luxury suites and kitchens). The protocol spans 6 weeks, structured into two 20-minute individual learning sessions per week (12 sessions total). The system integrates specialized visual cues and interactive hotspots that launch customized, transparent windows combining clear text with synchronized Saudi Sign Language (SSL) interpreters to guide task steps and lower the student's visual cognitive load. | Behavioural | Experimental Group (XR Training) |
Primary outcome
Change in Cognitive Achievement Test (CAT) Scores
Time frame: Baseline (Pre-test) and 6 weeks post-intervention (Post-test)
The CAT is a hyper-visualized 30-item multiple-choice instrument designed to evaluate theoretical safety and operational hospitality knowledge. Total scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores representing superior cognitive theoretical mastery.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Interactive 360-degree Virtual Reality Vocational Training in people with Hearing Impairment and Deafness, run by King Salman Center for Disability Research at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Cognitive Achievement Test (CAT) Scores (time frame: Baseline (Pre-test) and 6 weeks post-intervention (Post-test)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Jun 2026.