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Optimizing Phonological Awareness Learning in Prekindergarten and Kindergarten to Improve Later Reading and Spelling
NCT07017010 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of the proposed study is to directly and rigorously address current scientific controversy about phonological awareness intervention content and timing for prekindergarten and kindergarten children. Using an experimental design, we will compare the relative impact of phonological sensitivity + phonemic awareness intervention versus phonemic awareness intervention on children's phonemic awareness and later reading and spelling abilities. We expect that both types of intervention will lead to impacts beyond business-as-usual instruction but do not have directional hypotheses as to which type of intervention will be most effective. Also, we will determine the relative efficacy of intervening in prekindergarten versus kindergarten, examine child characteristics that might moderate effects, and explore whether a transition point can be identified as to when phonemic awareness intervention may be most effective. Ultimately, our findings will help optimize early phonological awareness instruction.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL phonemic awareness intervention (PA)
- BEHAVIORAL phonological sensitivity + phonemic awareness intervention (PSPA)
- BEHAVIORAL delayed onset phonemic awareness intervention (DPA)
Study Locations (2)
Florida
- Florida State University — Tallahassee
Ohio
- The Ohio State University — Columbus
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 720 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-07 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07017010
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07017010 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 720 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Ohio State University, which has 640 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Reading Difficulties appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which phonemic awareness intervention (PA) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07017010 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Florida, Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07017010 about?
NCT07017010 is a clinical study titled "Optimizing Phonological Awareness Learning in Prekindergarten and Kindergarten to Improve Later Reading and Spelling". The goal of the proposed study is to directly and rigorously address current scientific controversy about phonological awareness intervention content and timing for prekindergarten and kindergarten children. Using an experimental design, we will compare the relative impact of phonological sensitivit...
What is the current status of trial NCT07017010?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 720 participants. The study started on 2025-09-12. Estimated completion is 2029-07.
What conditions does trial NCT07017010 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Reading Difficulties. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07017010?
The interventions under investigation include: phonemic awareness intervention (PA) (BEHAVIORAL), phonological sensitivity + phonemic awareness intervention (PSPA) (BEHAVIORAL), delayed onset phonemic awareness intervention (DPA) (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07017010?
This trial is sponsored by Ohio State University, which has 640 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07017010 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Florida, Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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