Improving reading comprehension through knowledge retrieval techniques
Official title: The Role of Knowledge Retrieval in Inference-making Among Struggling Readers
Run by William Jewell College · NCT05692973 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to help struggling readers in grades 4-6 improve their reading comprehension by using techniques that boost their ability to recall information.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 316 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | William Jewell College Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Excelsior Springs, Missouri) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 31, 2023 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 23, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05692973 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are students in grades 4-6 who perform below a standard score of 93 on the Test of Silent Reading Efficiency.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant cognitive impairments or behavioral disabilities may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project investigates how knowledge retrieval impacts inferencing in struggling readers, specifically targeting students in grades 4-6. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention designed to enhance knowledge retrieval and inferencing skills among these students. The study will involve 316 participants from diverse backgrounds and will utilize linear mixed effect models to analyze the data, considering the influence of reader characteristics on inferencing. The ultimate goal is to refine educational strategies for improving reading comprehension in middle grade students facing challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance reading comprehension skills in struggling readers.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of linking knowledge retrieval to inferencing is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in improving reading comprehension through targeted interventions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * performance below a a standard score of 93 on the Test of Silent Reading Efficiency Exclusion Criteria: * clinical diagnosis of a significant cognitive impairment * clinical diagnosis of a significant behavioral disability
Where it's running
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Excelsior Springs School District
Excelsior Springs, Missouri, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amy E Barth, Ph.D — William Jewell College
- Study coordinator: Andrea Meloan, BS
- Email: meloana@william.jewell.edu
- Phone: 816-415-7831
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.