New reading strategy boosts comprehension for young adults with disabilities

NCT ID NCT05851937

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Baylor University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a reading program for 55 young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants learned strategies to understand everyday texts like emails and messages during 45-minute sessions twice a week for three months. The goal was to see if the program improved their reading comprehension skills.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Written language intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward effective ways to improve reading comprehension for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 55 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and outcomes depend on individual engagement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

developmental disability intellectual disability

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor University

Waco, Texas, 76798, United States

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