NCT00068835

Brief Summary

Dyslexia is a common reading disorder. Specialized instructional programs can improve reading ability in children with dyslexia. This study will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine changes in the brains of children who have taken part in these programs.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
160

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2000

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2000

Completed
3.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 10, 2003

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 11, 2003

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

June 24, 2005

Status Verified

November 1, 2004

First QC Date

September 10, 2003

Last Update Submit

June 23, 2005

Conditions

Developmental Dyslexia

Keywords

ReadingBrain imaging

Interventions

Lindamood-Bell training for dyslexiaBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age8 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Developmental dyslexia diagnosis
  • English speaking
  • Right-handed
  • General good health

You may not qualify if:

  • Metal implant, braces, or other device that prevents child from undergoing fMRI

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Georgetown University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20057, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dyslexia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Language DisordersCommunication DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSpecific Learning DisorderLearning DisabilitiesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Guinevere F. Eden, Ph.D.

    Georgetown University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Purpose
ECT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 10, 2003

First Posted

September 11, 2003

Study Start

June 1, 2000

Study Completion

May 1, 2005

Last Updated

June 24, 2005

Record last verified: 2004-11

Locations

US(1)