Improving language skills in children with oral clefts through shared reading
Shared Reading Intervention for Children with Oral Clefts
This study is creating a fun reading program for young kids with oral clefts to help them improve their language and reading skills, and caregivers will get support and tips through videos they share during their regular doctor visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914693 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a shared reading intervention specifically designed for young children with oral clefts, who often face challenges in language and literacy. The program will be tailored to meet the unique needs of these children and will be integrated with their regular craniofacial care appointments. Caregivers will engage in shared reading activities and use their smartphones to send video recordings of these interactions for feedback and coaching from interventionists. The goal is to enhance language development and emergent literacy skills in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with oral clefts and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have oral clefts or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve language and literacy outcomes for children with oral clefts.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that shared reading interventions can be effective in improving literacy skills in various populations, suggesting a promising approach for this specific group.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Collett, Brent Russell — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Collett, Brent Russell
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.