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Behavioural Intervention

STAR + Reward for Language Developmental Disorders

N/A

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

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

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

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Study 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.Check my eligibility

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.See study design

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

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I primarily communicate in English.

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I am having trouble with speaking or understanding language.

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.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS): Alphabet Knowledge and Name Writing

Preschool Word and Print Awareness (PWPA)

The Reading House (THR)

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Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: STAR OnlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Typical implementation of Sit Together and Read (STAR)

Group II: STAR + text encouragementExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Typical implementation of Sit Together and Read (STAR) plus caregivers receive encouraging text messages

Group III: STAR + RewardExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Typical implementation of Sit Together and Read (STAR) plus additional small monetary incentives for caregivers

Group IV: Untreated ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Caregivers read to child as usual over 15 week period.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nationwide Children's HospitalOTHER

341 Previous Clinical Trials

5,220,186 Total Patients Enrolled

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor

830 Previous Clinical Trials

505,300 Total Patients Enrolled

Laura M Justice, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

May individuals above the age of 50 be considered for participation in this research?

"This study is enrolling participants who are older than 48 months but younger than 66 months of age."

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Are potential participants currently able to apply for enrollment in this study?

"Per information from clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this trial is presently closed. The study was first listed on February 15, 2024, and last updated on February 16, 2024. While this specific trial is not seeking participants currently, it's noteworthy that there are 51 alternative trials actively enrolling individuals at present."

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Which individuals are eligible to participate in this clinical investigation?

"Individuals eligible for this study must have language developmental challenges and fall between 48 months and 66 months of age. The trial aims to enroll approximately 320 participants."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Promoting Caregiver Implementation of an Effective Early Learning Intervention

2024. "Promoting Caregiver Implementation of an Effective Early Learning Intervention". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06275815.

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