Dyslexia
MONDO:0005489A learning disorder characterized by an impairment in processing written words. Reading difficulties can include distortions, omissions or substitutions of characters. Oral and silent reading difficulties can include faulty and slow comprehension.
Also known as: dyslexia, dyslexia (disease)
24 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Electric headset may help children with dyslexia read better
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp during reading lessons can improve reading skills in children aged 7 to 17 with dyslexia or reading difficulties. Half the participants receive active stimulation, while the other half receive a sham (place…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: General Neuro Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise boost reading recovery in stroke survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining aerobic exercise with a targeted reading therapy, called Phono-Motor Therapy, can improve reading skills in people who have reading difficulties after a stroke. Participants will receive both interventions, and researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video games may unlock a new path to treat dyslexia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether playing action video games can improve reading in children with dyslexia by training their visual attention. About 76 Cantonese-speaking children with dyslexia will be randomly assigned to play either an action game or a non-action game for 12 hours. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading together: a simple program may boost literacy in kids with language disorder
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 15-week shared reading program called Sit Together and Read (STAR) for children ages 4 to 5 with developmental language disorder. Caregivers are guided to read with their child using specific techniques to build print and letter knowledge. The study also looks …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's speech secrets in stuttering and dyslexia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain uses feedback to control speech in 90 adults aged 18-50, including people who stutter, have dyslexia, and those with typical speech. Participants will do speech tasks, have an MRI scan, and receive mild brain stimulation to see how different brai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to boost reading skills: new study tests electric stimulation for dyslexia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (called transcranial random noise stimulation) can improve how adults learn to connect letters with sounds — a key skill for reading. Researchers will enroll 60 right-handed, German-speaking adults aged …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Silvia Brem • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Brain training for kids with learning challenges: new study tests dual approach
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a dual executive function training program for 288 primary school children aged 6-12 with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism. The program includes weekly group sessions to improve thinking, emotional control, and behavior. Researchers will measure changes in memory, atten…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Education University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC