Media Instruction for Literacy Skills
(LIME Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Media instruction, Storybook intervention for literacy skills?
Is media instruction for literacy skills safe for humans?
How does media instruction differ from other treatments for literacy skills?
Media instruction is unique because it focuses on teaching individuals to critically analyze and create media content, which can enhance their understanding and use of media. This approach is different from traditional literacy programs that may not emphasize media literacy, which involves understanding media messages and their impact on behavior and perceptions.69111213
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to determine whether an intervention to support caregivers in engaging with their children while using educational media together can improve children's early literacy skills, compared to an aligned shared book reading intervention and to no intervention. Given that early literacy skills predict children's later academic learning, this home intervention, which aims to shape the communication patterns surrounding a common, family-friendly activity, has the potential to positively influence the trajectory of low income children's academic success. The investigators propose that amedia based activity will reduce barriers and increase adherence therefore increasing literacy skills over time.
Research Team
Rebecca A Dore, PhD
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for caregivers and their children to see if using educational media together can boost the kids' early literacy skills. It's especially aimed at low-income families who might benefit from such interventions.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Caregivers implement joint media or storybook sessions with their child four times per week for 12 weeks, focusing on early literacy skills.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for literacy skill improvements and adherence to intervention activities.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Media instruction
- Storybook intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor
University of Central Florida
Collaborator
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator