Reading Program for Language Developmental Disorders

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Recruiting

Led By Laura M Justice, PhD

Research Sponsored by Ohio State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Primarily communicates in English

Primary complaint of impaired language skills

Must not have

No known additional diagnoses causal of developmental language disorder including hearing loss

No known additional diagnoses causal of developmental language disorder including severe intellectual disability

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up, 18 month follow-up, 24 month follow up.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of a caregiver-led reading program called Sit Together and Read (STAR) on children aged 4 to 5 with developmental language disorder. The study will assess how STAR

Who is the study for?

This trial is for caregivers of children ages 4 to 5 who are receiving or waiting for speech services due to language disorders. The child should primarily communicate in English and not have other conditions like hearing loss, severe intellectual disability, or autism that could cause language issues.

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of a reading program called STAR on improving literacy skills in young children with developmental language disorder. It will also assess if monetary rewards or text encouragement help caregivers conduct more reading sessions.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves educational interventions rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects. However, it's important to consider the time commitment and potential stress related to consistent participation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I primarily communicate in English.

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I am having trouble with speaking or understanding language.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have any conditions like hearing loss that could explain my language disorder.

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I do not have any conditions known to cause language disorders besides intellectual disability.

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I do not have any conditions like autism that could explain my language disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up, 18 month follow-up, 24 month follow up.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up, 18 month follow-up, 24 month follow up.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 month follow-up, 12 month follow-up, 18 month follow-up, 24 month follow up. for reporting.