Personalized tools to help students with reading difficulties
Official title: Efficacy of the Personalization of Visual Parameters and Text-to-Speech to Improve Reading Speed, Accuracy and Comprehension in Students With Learning Disorders
Run by IRCCS Eugenio Medea · NCT06947512 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Eugenio Medea Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bosisio Parini, LC and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 16, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06947512 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with intellectual disabilities or those without reading difficulties will 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 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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown promise in using personalized educational tools for dyslexia, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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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.