Comparison of Interventions for Developmental Dyslexia
The Effectiveness of Intervention for Developmental Dyslexia: The Rhythmic Reading Training Compared With Hemisphere-Specific Stimulation and Action Video Games
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Brief Summary
The purpose of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of Rhythmic Reading Training (RRT), a computer-assisted intervention method that combines sublexical reading exercises with rhythm processing, and that of an intervention resulting from the combination of two yet validated treatments for DD, namely, Bakker's Visual Hemisphere-Specific Stimulation (VHSS) and the Action Video Game Training (AVG). Finally, the effectiveness of the administration of only AVG is intended to be compared to other treatments. All interventions are administered for 13 hours over 9 days to a group of Italian students with DD aged 8-12.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2016
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2016
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 26, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 7, 2016
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2018
CompletedJanuary 25, 2018
January 1, 2018
1.4 years
May 26, 2016
January 23, 2018
Conditions
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Text reading
The ability to read aloud a text was assessed using the Italian standardized test 'New MT reading tests for junior high school' (Nuove prove di lettura MT per la scuola media inferiore), which provides accuracy and speed scores in reading aloud age-normed texts.
3 weeks
Word reading
The ability to read aloud lists of words was assessed using the following Italian standardized tests: 'Assessment battery for Developmental Dyslexia and Dysorthography-2' (Batteria per la valutazione della dislessia e disortografia evolutiva - DDE-2), in which speed and accuracy scores were computed for word reading (4 lists of 28 words each with different lengths and frequency of use); 'Word and pseudo-word reading test' (WPRT, Prova di lettura di parole e non parole), in which speed and accuracy scores were computed for word reading (4 lists of 30 words varying according to length: short vs. long and frequency of use: low vs. high frequency).
3 weeks
Pseudo-word reading
The ability to read aloud lists of pseudo-words was assessed using the following Italian standardized tests: 'Assessment battery for Developmental Dyslexia and Dysorthography-2' (Batteria per la valutazione della dislessia e disortografia evolutiva - DDE-2), in which speed and accuracy scores were computed for pseudo-word reading (2 lists of 16 pseudo-words each with different lengths); 'Word and pseudo-word reading test' (WPRT, Prova di lettura di parole e non parole), in which speed and accuracy scores were computed for pseudo-words reading (2 lists of 30 pseudo-words varying for length: short vs. long).
3 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Lexical access
3 weeks
Phonological awareness: phonemic blending
3 weeks
Phonological awareness: phonemic elision
3 weeks
Auditory attention
3 weeks
Rhythm perception and reproduction
3 weeks
Study Arms (3)
RRT
EXPERIMENTALRhythmic Reading Training, administered for 13 hours over 9 days (two 45-minute training sessions per day).
VHSS+AVG
EXPERIMENTALVisual Hemispheric-Specific Stimulation + Action Video Games, administered for 13 hours over 9 days (two 45-minute training sessions per day).
AVG
EXPERIMENTALAction Video Games only, administered for 13 hours over 9 days (two 45-minute training sessions per day).
Interventions
RRT is a child-friendly computerized reading training program designed for Italian students with DD aged 8-14 yrs. The main feature of this intervention is the integration of a traditional remediation approach (sublexical treatment) with rhythm processing. Therefore, all reading exercises are characterized by a rhythmic accompaniment with gradually increasing speed.
This training combines Visual Hemisphere-Specific Stimulation (VHSS) according to Bakker's Balance Model, and Action Video-Games (AVG). Hemispheric-specific stimulation is carried out by tachistoscopic presentation of words to a visual hemifield in order to selectively stimulate right-hemisphere perceptual analysis or left-hemisphere linguistic anticipation. A computerized program is used, in which the word is flashed and presented for less than 350 ms only if the child clicks on the mouse at the exact moment a dot is crossing a central target (control of eye position and fixation). AVG training involves dyslexic participants in a video-game training, specifically aimed at improving visuo-spatial attentional abilities. A commercial WiiTM video game from UbisoftTM (suitable for children age 7 and older by the Pan European Game Information) called 'Rayman Raving Rabbids' is used.
AVG training involves dyslexic participants in a video-game training, specifically aimed at improving visuo-spatial attentional abilities. A commercial WiiTM video game from UbisoftTM (suitable for children age 7 and older by the Pan European Game Information) called 'Rayman Raving Rabbids' is used.
Eligibility Criteria
You may not qualify if:
- presence of comorbidity with other neuropsychiatric or psychopathological conditions (whereas comorbidity with other learning disabilities were allowed)
- having been involved in previous reading intervention programs
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heartlead
- IRCCS Eugenio Medeacollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Unit of Child Psychopathology, Scientific Institute IRCCS 'Eugenio Medea'
Bosisio Parini, 23842, Italy
Related Publications (1)
Cancer A, Bonacina S, Antonietti A, Salandi A, Molteni M, Lorusso ML. The Effectiveness of Interventions for Developmental Dyslexia: Rhythmic Reading Training Compared With Hemisphere-Specific Stimulation and Action Video Games. Front Psychol. 2020 Jun 3;11:1158. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01158. eCollection 2020.
PMID: 32581961DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Alice Cancer, MD
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- PhD candidate
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 26, 2016
First Posted
June 7, 2016
Study Start
January 1, 2016
Primary Completion
June 1, 2017
Study Completion
April 1, 2018
Last Updated
January 25, 2018
Record last verified: 2018-01