Assessing communication abilities in children with brain injuries
Pragmatic Abilities in Children With Acquired Brain Injury: Assessment and Analysis With the ABaCo Test
This study is testing how well children aged 6 to 11 with brain injuries can communicate and understand others to see if their skills have been affected.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Eugenio Medea Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bosisio Parini, Lecco) |
| Trial ID | NCT04280978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on children aged 6 to 11 who have experienced an acquired brain injury (ABI) at least six months prior. It aims to evaluate their pragmatic communication abilities, neuropsychological skills, and theory of mind using a combination of adapted assessment tools, including the ABaCo test and subtests from the Italian battery 'BVL 4-12'. Data will be collected through individual assessments conducted at the IRCCS Eugenio Medea, with scoring performed by an external trained judge to ensure impartiality. The study also considers the socio-economic status of the families involved.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Italian children aged 6 to 11 who have had an acquired brain injury for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients with diagnoses of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, or sensory difficulties will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved assessment tools for children with ABI, enhancing their communication skills and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited literature on similar assessments, the study addresses a gap in validated tools for evaluating pragmatic abilities in children with ABI, suggesting a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * italian * 6 to 11 years old * at least 6 months after ABI onset Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, and/or sensorial difficulties (visual and hearing)
Where this trial is running
Bosisio Parini, Lecco
- IRCCS E. Medea — Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sandra Strazzer, MD
- Email: sandra.strazzer@lanostrafamiglia.it
- Phone: 031877854
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.