New program aims to boost language skills in struggling first graders
NCT ID NCT06945289
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a small-group program called 'Let's Know!' to see if it helps first graders with weak oral language skills. 22 children participated. The program focused on vocabulary, making inferences, and understanding stories. The goal was to see if the program could improve their language abilities.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * enrolled in first-grade; * receive a score of below than 5 on two items on the Student Language Scale (Nelson et al., 2018) or be receiving school speech-language services for language impairment; * be proficient in English, per caregiver report; * have no other neurological impairments (e.g., intellectual disability, autism) per parent report; * have corrected vision; * no hearing impairment. Exclusion Criteria: * cannot be enrolled in English-Language Learner services in the school.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona, 85282, United States
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