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New treatment option for Math Learning Disability
Official title Understanding Cognitive-Academic Bidirectionality in Math Learning Disabilities
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07220746
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of an innovative intervention designed to improve math skills in first graders at risk for math disabilities. The main questions the trial aims to answer are: Does combining a math word problem solving intervention with a working memory intervention improve math to a greater extent than the same math intervention without cognitive training?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 to 8
You may be able to join if
- Attends a participating school in the Metropolitan-Nashville Public Schools
- Is a member of a first-grade classroom whose teacher has agreed to let his/her students participate
- Has the available school schedule to participate
- Scores below the 30th percentile on the study's screening math test
- Scores below the 50th percentile on the study's working memory test
See the full eligibility criteria
- Attends a participating school in the Metropolitan-Nashville Public Schools
- Is a member of a first-grade classroom whose teacher has agreed to let his/her students participate
- Has the available school schedule to participate
- Scores below the 30th percentile on the study's screening math test
- Scores below the 50th percentile on the study's working memory test
- Scores at or above the 7th percentile on at least one of the study's two measures of cognitive performance Exclusion Criterion:
- Does not attend a participating school in the Metropolitan-Nashville Public Schools
- Is not a member of a first-grade classroom whose teacher has agreed to let his/her students participate
- Does not have the available school schedule to participate
- Scores at or above 30th percentile on the study's screening math test
- Scores at or above the 50th percentile on the study's screening working test
- Scores below the 7th percentile on both of the study's two measures of cognitive performance
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Nashville, Tennessee, 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, 6 years to 8 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.