Dyslexia trial tests FM systems to boost reading skills in kids
NCT ID NCT07247253
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a special listening device (FM system) in class for one school year could improve reading and language skills in 71 Chinese children aged 7–11 with dyslexia. Half the children used a real device, and half used a sham device that looked the same but didn't work. The researchers measured reading ability, grammar, and brain responses to speech sounds. The goal was to see if better hearing in a noisy classroom could help these children learn more effectively.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Assistive listening device (FM system)
What this could lead to
If effective, these devices could offer a simple, non-drug way to help children with dyslexia improve reading and listening in class.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 71 children. The sham device may also show some benefit, and results may not apply to all dyslexic children.
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The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong