Personalized tools to help students with reading difficulties
Efficacy of the Personalization of Visual Parameters and Text-to-Speech to Improve Reading Speed, Accuracy and Comprehension in Students With Learning Disorders
This study is testing a new online tool that helps students with reading difficulties, especially those with dyslexia, by letting them customize how text looks and sounds to see if it improves their reading and writing skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Eugenio Medea Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bosisio Parini, LC and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06947512 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on developing a personalized approach to assist students with reading difficulties, particularly those with developmental dyslexia. It utilizes an online platform called Seleggo, which allows students to customize text visualization and text-to-speech (TTS) parameters to enhance their reading experience. The effectiveness of personalized settings will be evaluated by comparing reading and writing performance using customized versus standard fonts and voices. The goal is to identify the optimal combinations of visual and auditory parameters that facilitate learning for each individual student.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are students aged 7-15 years diagnosed with developmental dyslexia or specific reading disorders attending school in Italy.
Not a fit: Patients with intellectual disabilities or those without reading difficulties will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve reading comprehension and learning outcomes for students with reading difficulties.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using personalized educational tools for dyslexia, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria (for TD group): * age 7-15 years * no history of reading difficulties * attends school in Italy Exclusion Criteria (for TD group): * special educational needs or diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders Inclusion Criteria (for DD group): * age 7-15 years * diagnosis of Developmental Dyslexia or Specific Reading Disorder * Attends school in Italy Exclusion Criteria (for DD group): * diagnosis of Intellectual Disability Inclusion Criteria (for SEN group): * age 7-15 years * reported by school to have significant difficulties in reading and writing * Attends school in Italy (at least 6 months continued schooling and exposure to the Italian language) Exclusion Criteria (for SEN group): * diagnosis of Intellectual Disability
Where this trial is running
Bosisio Parini, LC and 2 other locations
- IRCCS E. Medea, polo di Bosisio Parini — Bosisio Parini, Lc, Italy (Recruiting)
- IRCCS E.Medea, polo di Conegliano — Conegliano, Tv, Italy (Recruiting)
- Associazione La Nostra Famiglia — Treviso, Tv, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maria Luisa Lorusso, Ph.D
- Email: marialuisa.lorusso@lanostrafamiglia.it
- Phone: 031-877592
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.