Executive Function in Early Childhood (NCT03713125) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Executive Function in Early Childhood
United States260 participantsStarted 2019-08-13
Plain-language summary
Despite the fact that a substantial number of school age children struggle with both reading and math acquisition, the brain mechanisms of the overlapping aspects of reading and math skills, thought in part to be linked via executive functions (EF), have not been unpacked. This project will use a longitudinal design, following children from Kindergarten through 1st grade, to understand how the brain networks associated with reading, math, and EF interact to predict academic outcomes and, in those who struggle academically, intervention response.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 9 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Children in Kindergarten (approximate ages 4-9 years)
. Native English speakers
Exclusion criteria
. Children not in Kindergarten at time of enrollment;
. previous diagnosis of Intellectual Disability;
. known uncorrectable visual impairment;
. documented hearing impairment greater than or equal to a 25 decibel (dB) loss;
. medical contraindication to MRI procedures (e.g., metal devices) - excludes from MRI procedures only;
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV)
Timeframe: Baseline, at study entry (Fall of Kindergarten)
2
Change in Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV)
Timeframe: Baseline, at study entry (Fall of Kindergarten); and approximately 1 year after baseline (Fall of 1st Grade)
3
Change in Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV)
Timeframe: Approximately 1 year after baseline (Fall of 1st Grade); and approximately 1 year 3 months after baseline (Spring of 1st Grade)