| NCT ID | NCT05905523 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Condition | Child Development |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 1,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 1,000 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-03 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.
⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Brief Summary
Early evaluation of prewriting skills is important, as prewriting skills set the stage for later learning of the fine motor and visual motor skills needed for writing. Evaluation of prewriting skills allows for the identification of those children who struggle with these tasks so that early intervention might address these foundational skills before academic demands become more challenging. However, current prewriting skill assessments are limited to pencil-and-paper assessments that require an evaluator to score the drawn shapes. Manual scoring is time consuming, can be subjective, and limit the ability to capture subtle changes in performance. We have developed an assessment on a tablet to assess prewriting skills in children. The preliminary testing of the assessment is published in a paper (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35417278/). We are now working on developing an online version of the assessment that will allow offsite data collection and will automate the analysis on the website so that the results can be automatically generated for the clinician or educator who wants to use this with the children they work with.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children between 3 to 7 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Children unable to follow directions to attempt copying shapes.
Contact & Investigator
Virginia Chu, PhD, OTR/L
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Virginia Commonwealth University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05905523 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 3 Years or older, up to 7 Years, studying Child Development. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05905523 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05905523 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at vchu@vcu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05905523 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Richmond, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05905523 clinical trial?
NCT05905523 is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University. The principal investigator is Virginia Chu, PhD, OTR/L at Virginia Commonwealth University. The trial plans to enroll 1,000 participants.