Can brain wiring predict which kids benefit most from reading tutoring?
NCT ID NCT03713125
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study follows children from kindergarten through first grade to understand how brain networks involved in reading, math, and executive function (thinking skills like attention and planning) interact to predict academic outcomes. Researchers will also see if these brain and cognitive measures can predict how well children respond to a 20-hour reading tutoring program. The goal is to uncover the brain mechanisms behind overlapping reading and math difficulties, which could lead to more targeted educational interventions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Reading tutoring (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify which children are most likely to benefit from reading tutoring and guide more personalized educational support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational and interventional study in early elementary school; results may not generalize to all children or predict long-term outcomes. Brain imaging and tutoring response measures are exploratory.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, 37240, United States
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