Developmental Dyslexia and Functional Maturation of Auditory Cortex

Completed

• Conditions: Developmental Reading Disorder; Dyslexia

• Registration Number: NCT00245804
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours

Brief Summary

Developmental dyslexia is a frequent learning disability. The aim of this study is to compare auditory evoked cortical responses to syllables and tones in developmental dyslexia and controls (paired with age, gender). The study is conducted in 3 groups of subjects :8-10 years ; 11-17 years and 18-25 years. We suppose that cortical responses should be different in developmental dyslexia and controls.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-03
• Status Verified: 2005-01
• Study Completion: 2005-02
• Study First Submitted: 2005-10-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-10-26
• Study First Posted: 2005-10-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-06-29
• Last Update Posted: 2010-06-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Age (8-10 years ; 11-17 years ; 18-25 years developmental reading disorders (developmental dyslexia) criteria according to Critchley (1970) PIQ > 85 No auditory deficit No psychosis -

Exclusion Criteria

PIQ < 85 Epilepsy ADHD Stroke, head injury

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital of Tours; 🇫🇷 Tours, France