Written Language Intervention for Developmental Disabilities
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Overseen ByAlison Prahl, PhD
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a written language intervention using functional texts for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who can see normally or with correction, read most words on a screener, need to improve their functional literacy, primarily speak English and communicate orally.Inclusion Criteria
Have functional literacy needs
I primarily speak and communicate in English.
My vision is normal or corrected to normal with glasses or contacts.
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Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Participants receive 3 months of weekly written language intervention sessions via telepractice
3 months
Weekly sessions (virtual)
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
6 months
Assessment at 6 months post-intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Written language intervention
Trial Overview The study is testing the effectiveness of a written language intervention that uses practical texts to help participants enhance their reading and writing skills in everyday situations.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Written language interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive 3 months of weekly written language intervention sessions via telepractice.
Participants will be assessed at three time points to monitor outcomes.
Group II: Periodic language check-upActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will be assessed at three time points to monitor outcomes.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Baylor University
Lead Sponsor
Trials
65
Recruited
67,600+
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
Trials
2,896
Recruited
8,053,000+
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Collaborator
Trials
377
Recruited
190,000+
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