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LENA Start Program for Language Development
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Research Sponsored by William Marsh Rice University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Adult participants must have a child between 16 and 30 months old as of September 1, 2022
Adult participants must be 18 years old or older
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, an average of 1 year
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Study Summary
This trial aims to measure how parental expectations can impact language development in kids in the Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for parents over 18 with children aged 16-30 months as of September 1, 2022. They must live in the Alief Independent School District area and speak English or Spanish natively. The study excludes those outside this district, non-native speakers of these languages, or without a child in the specified age range.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The LENA Start Program's impact on preparing children for school is being tested. It focuses on how parental expectations about language development affect their child's actual language skills. This program could become a model for other districts to follow.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves educational sessions rather than medical interventions, there are no traditional side effects like you would expect from medication. However, participation may require time commitment and could influence parent-child interactions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have a child aged between 16 and 30 months as of September 1, 2022.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am a native English or Spanish speaker.
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My child speaks English or Spanish as their first language.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ through study completion, an average of 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of 1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Fidelity of implementation
Language Development Snapshot (LDS) report
MacArthur Bates Communicative Development Inventories (CDI)
+3 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: LENA Star programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Behavioral:LENA Star program. Participants who are selected via the lottery to participate in the LENA Star program will complete ten weekly, 1-hour sessions.
Group II: Usual careActive Control1 Intervention
Behavioral: This arm receives usual care (control group). This group will attend their usual Alief group sessions.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Alief Independent School District (Alief)UNKNOWN
William Marsh Rice UniversityLead Sponsor
45 Previous Clinical Trials
27,253 Total Patients Enrolled
Alief Independent School DistrictUNKNOWN
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My child speaks English or Spanish as their first language.My child is between 16 to 30 months old as of September 1, 2022.I have a child aged between 16 and 30 months as of September 1, 2022.I am 18 years old or older.My child was between 16 and 30 months old as of September 1, 2022.I am 18 years old or older.I am a native English or Spanish speaker.My child speaks English or Spanish as their first language.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Usual care
- Group 2: LENA Star program
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the upper age limit for enrollment in this study?
"According to the provisions of this trial, children from 16 months up until 30 months can be admitted as potential participants."
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Can I be included as a participant in this scientific experiment?
"To qualify for this trial, applicants must exhibit language development and be aged between 16 months to 30 months. The research team is hoping to recruit around 600 people in total."
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Up to how many people have enrolled in this experiment?
"Affirmative. The record on clinicaltrials.gov shows that recruitment is underway for this medical trial, which went live on August 1st 2022 and was most recently amended in December 20th 2022. It seeks to enroll 600 patients from one site."
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Are participants still being sought for this investigation?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the current recruitment phase of this medical study was first announced on August 1st 2020 and has been updated as recently as December 20th 2022. A total of 600 patients need to be enrolled at a single site for successful completion of the trial."
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