Story time science: testing kids on new words boosts learning
NCT ID NCT03586479
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether asking children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) to talk about new words during storybook reading helps them learn and remember those words better. 48 kindergarteners aged 5-6 took part. Researchers compared three versions of book reading with low, medium, or high amounts of testing on the words. The goal was to find the best way to boost vocabulary learning.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2018
- Finished
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Jun 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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5 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Eligible for kindergarten enrollment Age 5-6 years Normal hearing Normal nonverbal IQ -- Nonverbal IQ of 85 or higher Language impairment as documented by language score \</= 94 on SPELT-3 or \</=91 on TNL-2 Vocabulary impairment as documented by a vocabulary score \</= 6 on DELV, \</= 6 on CELF-4 Word Classes, \</= 6 on CCC-2 Exclusion Criteria: Speaks more than one language Health history indicating neurologic or other disorder that would exclude a diagnosis of SLI (e.g., autism, developmental disability)
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Locations
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, 66045, United States
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