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New treatment option for Developmental Language Disorder
Official title Early Achievements - Shaping Early Language and Literacy Skills
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07103044
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Language skills are important for long-term reading comprehension success. Yet there are limited instructional approaches available for prekindergarten (pre-K) teachers to use in their inclusive classrooms to boost literacy-related language skills in children with and without language delays or disorders.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 45 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for Teachers
- Having students in the identified age range
- Having at least one child in their classroom who receives language-focused related services, has an existing diagnosis of language delay or disorder...
- Planning to teach for the duration of the training period. for Students in the DLD group:
- use phrases containing a noun and a verb in most spontaneous utterances (per teacher report)
You likely can't join if
- Exclusionary criteria for both the DLD group and TD group:
- having a visual or hearing impairment after correction (per parent report)
- having a motor impairment that renders them unable to reach and grasp objects or sit independently
- score more than1.5 standard deviation below the mean on the Mullen Scales of Early Learning Visual Reception subscale
- This criterion will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at the PI's discretion as children's performance may be affected by any of a number of...
See the full eligibility criteria
- for Teachers
- Having students in the identified age range
- Having at least one child in their classroom who receives language-focused related services, has an existing diagnosis of language delay or disorder, or meets study criteria for DLD on the research measures
- Planning to teach for the duration of the training period. for Students in the DLD group:
- use phrases containing a noun and a verb in most spontaneous utterances (per teacher report)
- are exposed to English \>50% of their time at home (per parent report). receive language-focused related services, have a prior diagnosis of language delay or disorder, or meet study criteria for language delay on the...
- CELF P-3: score more than 1 standard deviation below the mean on at least one subtest
- NLM criteria: receives two Listening Retell score raw score of \<5 on Fall measures or \<7 on Winter measures
- between approximately 45-65 months of age Inclusionary criteria for students in the TD group:
- cannot have an identified DLD or developmental disability and does not meet above criteria for language delay/disorder
- between approximately 45-65 months of age.
- are exposed to English \>50% of their time at home (per parent report)
- Exclusionary criteria for both the DLD group and TD group:
- having a visual or hearing impairment after correction (per parent report)
- having a motor impairment that renders them unable to reach and grasp objects or sit independently
- score more than1.5 standard deviation below the mean on the Mullen Scales of Early Learning Visual Reception subscale
- This criterion will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at the PI's discretion as children's performance may be affected by any of a number of factors and a single response variation may result in a child missing the...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 45 months to 65 months. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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