STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Familia Talk

NCT03766906 | Completed Results DMC

• 2 other identifiers: MD013619-01R44MD013619
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

After development of the Talk Stem Familia (TSF) smart-speaker application prototype, the study will evaluate the prototype's efficacy in a within-subjects pre-post design study. The sample will contain 50 parent-student/child dyads who will use the Alexa skill app for 6 weeks.

Conditions

Language Development

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Student Academic Vocabulary Knowledge in English

  The Student Academic Vocabulary Knowledge in English measure includes 18 multiple choice questions on the 18 words taught in the TSF app. The student chooses the correct word meaning from among four (4) possible responses. Students receive one point for each word correctly identified and points are summed across the 18 items. Scores can range from 0-18 and a higher score indicates greater vocabulary knowledge.

  Baseline (pretest) and 6 weeks (posttest)

• Parent Academic Vocabulary Knowledge in Spanish

  The Parent Academic Vocabulary Knowledge in Spanish measure includes 18 multiple choice questions on the 18 words taught in the TSF app. The parent chooses the correct word meaning from among four (4) possible responses. Parents receive one point for each word correctly identified and points are summed across the 18 items. Scores can range from 0-18 and a higher score indicates greater vocabulary knowledge.

  Baseline (pretest) and 6 weeks (posttest)

• Student Academic Vocabulary Usage in English

  The Student Academic Vocabulary Usage in English measure includes 18 true/false questions testing student knowledge of correct usage of the 18 academic vocabulary words taught in the TSF app.

  Baseline (pretest) and 6 weeks (posttest)

• Parent Academic Vocabulary Usage in Spanish

  The Parent Academic Vocabulary Usage in Spanish measure includes 18 true/false questions testing student knowledge of correct usage of the 18 academic vocabulary words taught in the TSF app.

  Baseline (pretest) and 6 weeks (posttest)

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Student Engagement Instrument

  Baseline (pretest) and 6 weeks (posttest)

• The Efficacy to Influence School-related Performance Subscale of the Parental Self-Efficacy Scale

  Baseline (pretest) and 6 weeks (posttest)

• Student Academic Language Learning Behaviors

  Baseline (pretest) and 6 weeks (posttest)

• Parent Academic Enabling Behaviors

  Baseline (pretest) and 6 weeks (posttest)

Study Arms (1)

Talk STEM Familia App

EXPERIMENTAL

This arm will test the feasibility of the Talk STEM Familia app to improve English language acquisition and family engagement and promote long-term educational and health outcomes among first- and second-generation Latino families.

Behavioral: Talk STEM Familia app

Interventions

Talk STEM Familia app BEHAVIORAL

The Talk STEM Familia app will be used to improve access to sound instruction in scientific academic vocabulary through the development of a technology-enhanced, culturally responsive smart-speaker tool that engages Latino families in culturally responsive academic language acquisition and practice in the home setting.

Talk STEM Familia App

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 8 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Latino parents and their children who are students in grades 3 through 6.
• Parents have Spanish as primary home language.
• Family has wi-fi in the home.
• No age limits for parents. Their child must be in grades 3 through 6.

You may not qualify if:

• Parents and their children who are students in grade levels below grade 3 or above grade 6.
• Parents do not have Spanish as primary home language.
• Family does not have wi-fi in the home.
• Children younger than 8 (or in grade levels below grade 3).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.: lead
• National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.

Eugene, Oregon, 97403, United States

Location

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Jessie Marquez
• Organization: Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc. dba Behavioral Influents Innovations

jessie.marquez@influentsin.com

541-484-2123

Study Officials

• David R. Smith, PhD

  Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.

  STUDY CHAIR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: Yes
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: One-arm, single-group, feasibility study with parent/student dyads.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 4, 2018
• First Posted: December 6, 2018
• Study Start: March 1, 2019
• Primary Completion: July 30, 2019
• Study Completion: September 30, 2019
• Last Updated: February 8, 2023
• Results First Posted: December 23, 2022

Record last verified: 2023-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)