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Rhythmic Reading Training: Comparing the Rhythmic and Visual Contributions to Reading Improvement

NCT04995991 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2021-08-09

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Summary

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the specific effect of the sub-components of the reading training program Rhythmic Reading Training (RRT) on reading speed and accuracy in a sample of Italian students with developmental dyslexia (DD). More precisely, in order to better understand the neuropsychological mechanisms involved in reading improvements following RRT, the specific contribution of the visual component of the training (presence of a visual cue) will be investigated in a study with between-groups design.

Conditions

  • Developmental Dyslexia

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

RRT rhythm only

RRT is a child-friendly computerized reading training program designed for Italian students with DD aged 8-14 yrs. The main feature of this intervention is the integration of a traditional remediation approach (sublexical treatment) with rhythm processing. Therefore, all reading exercises are characterized by a rhythmic accompaniment with gradually increasing speed. In this condition, the RRT activities comprise only a rhythm accompaniment and no visual cue.

BEHAVIORAL

RRT rhythm + visual cue

RRT is a child-friendly computerized reading training program designed for Italian students with DD aged 8-14 yrs. The main feature of this intervention is the integration of a traditional remediation approach (sublexical treatment) with rhythm processing. Therefore, all reading exercises are characterized by a rhythmic accompaniment with gradually increasing speed. In this condition, the rhythmic accompaniment is synchronize with a visual cue (the verbal stimuli are highlighted using a red font in synchrony with the rhythm).

Sponsors & Collaborators

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

    collaborator OTHER

  • ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco

    collaborator OTHER

  • Associazione La Nostra Famiglia, Como, Italy

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • 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
2018-07-09
Primary Completion
2021-06-27
Completion
2021-08-31

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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