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Haptics in Virtual Reality
Investigating the Role of Haptic Feedback in Virtual Reality Learning Environments for Literacy Acquisition
Who can join
Ages 6 and older · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Students from elementary to higher education; * Students aged 6 years old and up. Exclusion Criteria: * Students with significant uncorrected vision; * Students with significant hearing impairments; * Students with severe cognitive conditions; * Students with significant neurological conditions; * Students with significant motor conditions that would prevent safe participation in a VR-based learning activity.
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Haptic-Integrated Interactive Virtual Reality Experience (behavioral)
- Traditional Virtual Reality Experience (Hand Controllers) (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of Miami · Participants: 60 · Started: Dec 1, 2026
Contact the study team
- Anna Queiroz, Ph.D. · Phone: 305-284-3752
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07209228
Locations in the U.S.
| Florida | University of Miami, Coral Gables (Not yet recruiting) University of Miami, Coral Gables |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.