Reading program shows promise for kids with hearing loss
NCT ID NCT04027881
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a home-based reading program called Sit Together and Read (STAR) in 15 preschoolers with hearing loss. Caregivers read with their child for 15 weeks using special techniques to teach print concepts and letter knowledge. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and might improve early reading skills in this group.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sit Together and Read (STAR) – a caregiver-led shared book reading program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward an effective early literacy intervention for children with hearing loss, helping them build reading skills before starting school.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 15 children, so results may not apply to all kids with hearing loss. It tests feasibility, not proven effectiveness.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States