Size to Number for Mathematics Abilities

Early Childhood Education Facilities, Dayton, OH
Mathematics AbilitiesBook Reading Intervention - Behavioral
Eligibility
3 - 5
All Sexes

Study Summary

This trial tests if teaching kids flexible attention to numbers & space can help improve math skills. Kids get 3 intervention sessions with books & one-on-one time to test if it works better than traditional counting.

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: baseline and immediately after intervention

baseline and immediately after intervention
Change in Flexible Attention to Magnitudes Task
Change in Minnesota Executive Function Scale
Change in Number Line Estimation Task

Trial Safety

Trial Design

4 Treatment Groups

Traditional Counting
1 of 4
Size to Number
1 of 4
Mixed
1 of 4
Non-Numerical Control
1 of 4

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

Non-Treatment Group

116 Total Participants · 4 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Size to Number · Has Placebo Group · N/A

Size to Number
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Book Reading Intervention · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Mixed
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Book Reading Intervention · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Non-Numerical Control
Behavioral
PlaceboComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Book Reading Intervention · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Traditional Counting
Behavioral
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Book Reading Intervention · Intervention Types: Behavioral

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: baseline and immediately after intervention

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of DaytonLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
56 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 3 - 5 · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria

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Only children between the ages of 3 and 5 are eligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any vacancies remaining in this research experiment that participants can fill?

"Clinicaltrials.gov attests that this research project is actively seeking volunteers. The study went online on December 5th 2022 and was updated as recently as January 9th 2023." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What criteria must a person meet to qualify for this clinical experimentation?

"Eligibility for this clinical trial requires that participants possess mathematical skills and are between the ages of 3 to 5. In total, 116 individuals will be selected by the medical team." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

How many individuals are currently receiving treatment as part of this trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's records show that this research project, which was originally posted on December 5th 2022, is actively in search of volunteers. 116 participants need to be recruited from 1 medical site." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is the age limit for admission to this clinical trial above sixty years old?

"Per the prerequisites for this medical experiment, 3 is the lowest age of inclusion and 5 is the upper limit." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.