Exploring how reading and math difficulties affect children with learning disabilities
Understanding Word-Reading & Calculations Comorbid Learning Disabilities
This study is looking at how kids in first grade who have trouble with both reading and math can get better support, by trying out different treatment methods to see which ones work best for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10673989 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by children with comorbid learning disabilities in reading and mathematics. It aims to understand how these difficulties are interconnected and how coordinated treatment approaches can improve outcomes in both areas. The study involves a clinical trial where first-grade students with these challenges are randomly assigned to different treatment conditions, including a control group and various treatment combinations. By examining the short-term effects of these treatments, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for supporting children who struggle with both reading and math.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are first-grade students aged 6-7 years who exhibit difficulties in both reading and mathematics.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have comorbid learning disabilities or those who are not in the specified age group may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for children with learning disabilities, improving their academic performance and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in addressing learning disabilities through coordinated treatment approaches, suggesting that this study builds on established concepts.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fuchs, Doug — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Fuchs, Doug
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.