Training to improve reading skills in children with dyslexia
Evaluation of Speech Rhythm Training in Dyslexic Readers Aged 7 to 9 Years
This study tests if rhythmic sound training can help improve reading skills in children aged 7 to 9 with dyslexia.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Institut Pasteur Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT05996497 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on dyslexic readers aged 7 to 9 years. Participants will undergo 30 sessions of auditory training over 6 weeks, aimed at correcting neural oscillations that may hinder reading abilities. The study includes behavioral and electrophysiological assessments at various stages to measure improvements in phonemic categorization and reading skills. Four groups will be compared, each receiving different training sequences involving auditory rhythmic training and grapho-phonological training.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 7 to 9 years diagnosed with dyslexia and attending regular schooling.
Not a fit: Patients with other language impairments, neurological disorders, or psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance reading abilities in children with dyslexia.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in using auditory training to improve reading skills in dyslexic individuals.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * between 7 and 9 years old * in regular schooling * have a diagnosis of dyslexia * have a non-verbal intelligence assessment within the norm. Inclusion assessments must show a major reading disability without associated cognitive deficits. * be equipped with a PC at home * have given their assent and whose parents/legal guardians have given their oral consent Exclusion Criteria: * have any other diagnosis of language impairment * have a neurological disorder (visual, auditory, executive) * have an associated psychiatric disorder * have a developmental delay.
Where this trial is running
Paris
- Institut de l'Audition — Paris, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Diane Lazard, MD — Institut Pasteur
- Study coordinator: Sophie Bouton, PhD
- Email: sophie.bouton@pasteur.fr
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.