Teaching methods for improving grammar in children with language disorders
The Effect of Prior Learning on Treatment of Morpheme Errors
NA · University of Arizona · NCT05953077
This study is testing different teaching methods to see which one helps preschool children with language disorders learn grammar better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Arizona (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tucson, Arizona) |
| Trial ID | NCT05953077 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This treatment study focuses on preschool children diagnosed with developmental language disorder, aiming to identify effective teaching methods for grammar acquisition. Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate their language skills and receive one-on-one behavioral treatment over six weeks. The study compares two approaches: teaching grammatical forms that children sometimes use versus those they rarely use, to determine which method enhances learning. Children's progress will be monitored throughout the treatment and for six weeks post-treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are native English-speaking preschool children aged 4-6 with diagnosed developmental language disorder and specific language test scores indicating morpheme errors.
Not a fit: Patients with other handicapping conditions or those enrolled in outside treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective teaching strategies for children with developmental language disorders, improving their grammar skills.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored language treatment methods, this specific approach of comparing teaching sequences is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Native English speaking * Passed a pure-tone hearing screening * 4-6 years of age * SPELT-P2 (language) test score of \< 87 * K-ABC-II Nonverbal Scale (cognition) test score of \>75 * Sufficient morpheme errors to serve as treatment and control targets * Articulations skills sufficient to judge use of language targets * Able to attend treatment daily Exclusion Criteria: * Parent report of other handicapping conditions * Clinical signs of other disorders * Enrolled in outside treatment
Where this trial is running
Tucson, Arizona
- University of Arizona — Tucson, Arizona, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elena Plante, PhD
- Email: eplante@arizona.edu
- Phone: 520-621-5080
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.
Conditions: Developmental Language Disorder, treatment