Inference Intervention for Dyslexia
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Inference Intervention for Dyslexia?
Research shows that interventions focusing on reading strategies, like associating words with images, can significantly improve reading accuracy in dyslexic patients, as seen in a study where a patient maintained high reading accuracy even months after training. Additionally, retrieval practice, which involves recalling information to enhance memory, has shown benefits in improving language outcomes in people with memory and language impairments, suggesting potential benefits for dyslexia treatment.12345
How does the Inference Intervention treatment for dyslexia differ from other treatments?
The Inference Intervention treatment for dyslexia is unique because it focuses on enhancing reading comprehension by improving the ability to make inferences and retrieve knowledge, rather than just focusing on word-level reading skills. This approach is different from traditional methods that primarily target phonological awareness and decoding skills.12567
What is the purpose of this trial?
This project will (a) examine the relationship between knowledge retrieval and inferencing; (b) determine the effectiveness of an intervention that improves knowledge retrieval and inferencing among struggling readers; and (c) expand research opportunities for undergraduates. The research design uses 316 struggling readers in grades 4-6 of diverse backgrounds. The effects of knowledge retrieval (accuracy and speed) on inferencing will be modeled without dichotomizing the distribution. Linear mixed effect models will be fit to determine whether reader characteristics make unique contributions to inferencing across the posttest and follow-up data collection time points. First, several structural models will be considered as students may be nested in teachers, schools, and tutors. Unconditional models will estimate the intraclass correlation for each level of the study design. If significant interclass correlations emerge, multilevel models will be fit to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention while controlling for covariates such as pre-test performance on inference-related measures and child-attributes such as English learner status. The primary analysis plan assumes an intent-to-treat model in which the efficacy of two intact conditions will be tested. Effect sizes will be estimated to report the magnitude of difference between the two conditions. Expected outcomes include (a) the identification of a method that effectively facilitates knowledge retrieval and the application of relevant knowledge to form inferences among elementary struggling readers from diverse backgrounds; (b) the validation of an intervention that teaches struggling readers how to activate, retrieve, and interweave relevant knowledge with information in the text and accurately form inferences while reading that can be broadly implemented in general education classrooms; and (c) expansion of undergraduate research opportunities, particularly among students from diverse backgrounds who have been historically underserved.
Research Team
Amy E Barth, Ph.D
Principal Investigator
William Jewell College
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for struggling readers in grades 4-6 who read below a certain level on the Test of Silent Reading Efficiency. It's not for kids with significant cognitive or behavioral disabilities.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Students are taught a knowledge base about Egypt and practice retrieval across testing sessions
Post-Intervention Assessment
Students are assessed on their retention of the knowledge base and inferencing abilities immediately after the intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for long-term retention of knowledge and inferencing abilities
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Inference Intervention
- Role of Knowledge Retrieval
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
William Jewell College
Lead Sponsor