Improving Reading at Scale in Buenos Aires (NCT07451262) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Improving Reading at Scale in Buenos Aires
Argentina537 participantsStarted 2022-05-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluated the effectiveness of Aprendo Leyendo, a structured literacy program, by comparing reading outcomes of first- and second-grade students in intervention schools with those receiving business-as-usual instruction in control schools. Teachers in intervention schools received 40 hours of professional development and ongoing coaching support over two school years. Student reading performance was assessed at multiple time points using standardized Spanish-language literacy measures to examine growth over time. The study was conducted in 15 schools in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 8 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Schools designated by the Ministry of Education School Eligibility to participate as either intervention or control sites Public primary schools located in Buenos Aires
Student Eligibility Enrollment in first grade (Year 1) Enrollment second grade (Year 2)
Native Spanish speakers
Participation in regular classroom literacy instruction
No exclusion based on gender or socioeconomic background
Teacher Eligibility
Classroom teachers assigned to participating first grade (first year) Classroom teachers assigned to participating second-grade classrooms (second year) Classroom teachers willing and available to participate in professional development
For intervention schools, willingness to participate in professional development and implement the Aprendo Leyendo curriculum
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
IDEL Subtests (Dynamic Indicators of Success in Reading)
Timeframe: Baseline (before grade 1) and 2 years (end grade 2)
2
Nonword Repetition
Timeframe: Baseline (before grade 1) and 2 years (end grade 2)
3
Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN)
Timeframe: Baseline (before grade 1)
4
IDEL Subtests
Timeframe: up to 10 months (end grade 1), 1 year (before grade 2)and 2 years (end grade 2)
5
Tejas LEE Subtests (Texas Education Agency assessment of Spanish reading skills)
Timeframe: 1 year (before grade 2) and 2 years (after grade 2).
6
Tejas LEE Subtests (Texas Education Agency assessment of Spanish reading skills)
Timeframe: up to 10 months (after grade 1), 1 year (before grade 2) and 2 years (after grade 2)
7
Tejas LEE Subtests (Texas Education Agency assessment of Spanish reading skills)