Telerehabilitation vs. in Presence Rehabilitation of Reading Disorders Using the Rhythmic Reading Training (RRT)

Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of telerehabilitation vs. in presence rehabilitation of reading disorders, using a rhythm-based intervention for reading (i.e., Rhythmic Reading Training)

Conditions

• Developmental Dyslexia

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

In presence RRT - prototype software

Rhythmic Reading Training (RRT) is a prototype software which includes reading exercises presented simultaneously with a rhythmic stimulation with gradually increasing speed.

BEHAVIORAL

In presence RRT - online platform

RRT is a web application with a client-server structure developed in javascript/php language using open-source support libraries. The server-side system uses a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, Mysql, Php) on Server Cloud. The application can also be activated as a desktop application through "portable web server" installation systems, available for linux, windows and OS operating systems. In this form, the application can also be used in contexts without an Internet connection. The system is also accessible from tablets. RRT consists of a module of progressive reading exercises. The exercises are organized according to different types (syllables, words, non-words, short texts) and accompanied by a rhythmic-melodic stimulation, which is coordinated with a visual cue. Both remote (Rhythmic Reading Tele-Training, RRTT) and in presence administration (RRT) are available.

BEHAVIORAL

Tele-RRT - prototype software

Rhythmic Reading Training (RRT) is a prototype software which includes reading exercises presented simultaneously with a rhythmic stimulation with gradually increasing speed.

BEHAVIORAL

Tele-RRT - online platform

RRT is a web application with a client-server structure developed in javascript/php language using open-source support libraries. The server-side system uses a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, Mysql, Php) on Server Cloud. The application can also be activated as a desktop application through "portable web server" installation systems, available for linux, windows and OS operating systems. In this form, the application can also be used in contexts without an Internet connection. The system is also accessible from tablets. RRT consists of a module of progressive reading exercises. The exercises are organized according to different types (syllables, words, non-words, short texts) and accompanied by a rhythmic-melodic stimulation, which is coordinated with a visual cue. Both remote (Rhythmic Reading Tele-Training, RRTT) and in presence administration (RRT) are available.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

  collaborator OTHER

• Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

  collaborator OTHER

• Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

8 Years

Max Age

15 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2020-04-15

Primary Completion

2021-02-22

Completion

2021-08-31

Countries

• Italy

Study Locations