Clinical trials: Development Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease, Periventricular Leucomalacia
Randomized Trial of Maternal Progesterone Therapy
Neurodevelopmental disability is now recognized as the most common long-term complication after cardiac surgery in neonates. Research studies have shown that progesterone is critical to the development of the brain and in a…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Periventricular Leucomalacia, Brain Development, Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02133573
- Testing
- Progesterone, Vaginal lubricant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Study of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Pervasive Developmental Disorders
The purpose of this study is to develop a better tolerated and more effective pharmacologic treatment with individuals with Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00870727
- Testing
- Aripiprazole oral product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Autism
Effectiveness of Atomoxetine in Treating ADHD Symptoms in Children and Adolescents With Autism
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of atomoxetine in treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms associated with autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder…
- Trial name
- NCT00498173
- Testing
- Atomoxetine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Gastrointestinal Problems, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Beneficial Bacteria Treatment for Autism
This is an open-label clinical trial to investigate a combination therapy for treating gastrointestinal problems in children with autism spectrum disorders. The combination therapy includes beneficial bacteria.
- Trial name
- BBT (NCT02504554)
- Testing
- oral Vancomycin, MoviPrep, Prilosec
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Biomarkers Study in the Immediate Postnatal Period of Development
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the leading genetic cause of death of infants. Strong preclinical evidence suggests that effective therapy must be delivered as early as possible to prevent progression of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01736553
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Autism, Cognition Disorder
The Effect of Donepezil (Aricept(Registered Trademark)) on REM Sleep in Children With Autism
This study will test whether donepezil (Aricept(Registered Trademark)), a drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Alzheimer's disease, can increase rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in children with autism…
- Trial name
- NCT00695136
- Testing
- Donepezil hydrochloride, Increase REM sleep percentage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognoa Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Digital Therapeutic Engagement and Usability Study
Cognoa will measure usability, engagement with the device, and changes in parent-reported socialization during a 4-week period of intervention at home with the Cognoa ASD therapeutic device.
- Trial name
- NCT04326231
- Testing
- Usability assessment of Cognoa ASD Therapeutic Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Cognoa, Inc.
Prematurity, Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Effect of Early L-Carnitine Supplementation on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants
Preterm infants are vulnerable to brain injury, nutritional deficiencies and poor early growth which places them at increased risk for developmental problems later in life.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Carnitine Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01783041
- Testing
- L-carnitine, 5% Dextrose
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms
Development of a Mobile App for an Executive Functioning Intervention for Adolescents
This study develops an initial prototype of a mobile tool that will support clinician-directed behavioral/organizational skills treatment for adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with input guided from…
- Trial name
- NCT04018794
- Testing
- Behavioral/organizational skills intervention augmented with digital health application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Pediatric, hGH (Human Growth Hormone)
A Phase 3 Trial of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of TransCon hGH Weekly Versus Daily hGH in Children With Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
A 52 week trial of TransCon hGH, a long-acting growth hormone product, versus human growth hormone therapy. TransCon hGH will be given once-a-week, human growth hormone (hGH) will be given daily.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Deficiency, Pediatric, hGH (Human Growth Hormone), Endocrine System Diseases, Hormones
- Trial name
- NCT02781727
- Testing
- Once weekly subcutaneous injection of TransCon hGH, Once daily subcutaneous injection of Genotropin
- Where
- 53 sites in United States, Armenia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid Validation Study
The primary objective of this study is to collect data to ascertain the Positive Predictive Value (PPV) and Negative Predictive Value (NPV) of the current version of the Cognoa diagnostic device.
- Trial name
- NCT04151290
- Testing
- Cognoa ASD diagnostic device
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 711 people
- Sponsor
- Cognoa, Inc.
Craniosynostosis, Bleeding
Tranexamic Acid for Craniofacial Surgery
This is a randomized, blinded, prospective study that will investigate the potential benefit of tranexamic acid to reduce the intraoperative bleeding and blood transfusions in pediatric patients undergoing craniofacial surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT00722436
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid, saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety
Specifying and Treating Anxiety in Autism Research
In the Specifying and Treating the Anxiety Phenotype in Autism Spectrum Disorder (STAAR) study, we conducted a16-week randomized comparative treatment trial of the Behavioral Intervention for Anxiety in Children with Autism…
- Trial name
- STAAR (NCT03279471)
- Testing
- Sertraline, CBT/BIACA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome, Complications of Bone Marrow Transplant
Using Ultrasound Elastography to Predict Development of SOS
Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) is a potentially fatal hepatic veno-occlusive disease-affecting children following bone marrow transplantation (BMT).
- Trial name
- NCT02483481
- Testing
- shear wave ultrasound elastography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Computer-based Social Skills Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate changes in subject performance on social skills assessments after engaging in a gaze-controlled video game that leverages ABA principles of learning, in comparison to an…
- Trial name
- NCT03672344
- Testing
- Lookware TM, Lookware TM Control Module
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- BioStream Technologies, LLC
Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children
An Open-Label Extension of the Study XEN496 (Ezogabine) in Children With KCNQ2-DEE
To assess the long-term safety and tolerability of XEN496 in pediatric subjects with KCNQ2 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (KCNQ2-DEE) who had participated in the primary study (XPF-009-301).
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy; Seizure, Disease
- Trial name
- EPIK-OLE (NCT04912856)
- Testing
- XEN496
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD
Cord Blood Infusion for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is a single site, prospective, randomized, double-blind study of a single intravenous autologous or allogeneic, unrelated cord blood (CB) infusion in children ages 2-7 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, Autism, PDD
- Trial name
- Duke ACT (NCT02847182)
- Testing
- Cord Blood Infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Brain White Matter Disease Periventricular
Initial Efficacy Study of Supporting Play, Exploration, & Early Development Intervention
The primary aims of this randomized controlled trial are to evaluate efficacy potential of SPEEDI at enhancing reaching and play based problem solving compared to infants receiving usual care.
- Trial name
- SPEEDI (NCT02153736)
- Testing
- SPEEDI Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effectiveness of a 6-week Hippotherapy Program in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased dramatically in the last decade. The increasing occurrence of ASD creates an imperative need to test the effectiveness and efficacy mechanisms of appropriate…
- Trial name
- NCT04772898
- Testing
- Hippotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Breast Cancer
Modulation of Breast Cancer Risk Biomarkers by High Dose Vitamin D
The overall goal of this project is to determine if high dose vitamin D3 given to premenopausal women at high risk for development of breast cancer, who initially have insufficient levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (<30 ng/ml), will…
- Trial name
- NCT01166763
- Testing
- vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD