Clinical trials: Disabilities, Intellectual
Autism, Intellectual Disabilities
Online Video Training for Teachers to Improve Reading Skills in Children Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication
The aim of this study is to investigate , via a randomized control trial (RCT), the effectiveness of an online video training platform designed for teachers to support the improvement of basic reading skills of children with…
- Trial name
- NCT06766188
- Testing
- Online Video training for Teachers based on Reading for all
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Ostfold University College
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Interest of Oxytocin as an Adjuvant Treatment of Psycho-educational Measures in Challenging Behaviors in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disability: Feasibility and Safety Study.
The investigation team propose in this study to specifically evaluate the feasibility of using oxytocin in the form of an intranasal spray in a specific population of children with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual…
- Trial name
- OT-DEFI (NCT05864508)
- Testing
- Oxytocin nasal spray
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Down Syndrome
Effects of Karate in Adolescents With Down Syndrome
This randomized control study will investigate the health outcomes of adolescents with Down Syndrome who participate in a karate class as measured by ALPHA fitness testing and various PROMIS parent proxy questionnaires to assess…
- Trial name
- NCT03058640
- Testing
- PKSA karate class
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Intellectual Disabilities Global Developmental Delay
Dyadic Creative Arts Therapies-based Intervention for Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Background: Interactions between parents and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) tend to be directive and didactic lacking in playfulness and enjoyment.
- Trial name
- NCT06541782
- Testing
- Dyadic CAT-based Intervention, Psycho-Educational Parent Counseling
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Down Syndrome, Cognitive Decline
GnRH Therapy on Cognition in Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal disorder; with the increasing life expectancy, about 80% of DS adults reach age 65 years old.
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer Disease, Early Onset, Olfaction Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04390646
- Testing
- GnRH, gonadorelin acetate, 0.9% NaCl
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Nelly Pitteloud
Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome
DIR/ Floortime™ Parent Training Intervention for the Children With Developmental Disabilities
The objective of this study is to test whether adding the parent training program using the relationship-based approach could help the children with development disabilities (DDs) would confer additional benefits over routine…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Delayed Development
- Trial name
- RCT/DD (NCT01794013)
- Testing
- Parent training, Routine care
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Kingkaew Pajareya
Down Syndrome
Weight Bearing Exercises With and Without Jaffrey's Core Stability Exercise Training in Children With Down Syndrome.
Down syndrome also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.
- Trial name
- NCT05719662
- Testing
- Weight bearing exercises, Jaffrey's core stability exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Fragile X Syndrome, Williams Syndrome
Cooperative Parent Mediated Therapy in Children With Fragile X Syndrome and Williams Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) and Williams-Beuren Syndrome (WBS) are relatively rare disorders characterized by developmental delay associated to socio-communicative deficit and autistic-like behaviours.
- Trial name
- NCT04610424
- Testing
- Cooperative Parent Mediated Therapy" (CPMT), As usual
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Minimally Verbal Ability
Explore the Therapeutic Effect of Theta Burst Stimulation on Emotion Regulation in Autism With Minimally Verbal Ability or Intellectual Disability
The investigator would like to investigate the impact of theta-burst stimulation over left DLPFC in autism with minimally verbal ability or intellectual disability
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Minimally Verbal Ability, Intellectual Disability
- Trial name
- NCT06974838
- Testing
- intermittent theta burst stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Intellectual Disability, Mild
Evaluation of CO-OP for Adolescents With Mild Intellectual Disability
Intellectual disability (ID) affects a person throughout life and includes difficulties to manage what is expected in everyday life based on age.
- Trial name
- CO-OPIF (NCT06691698)
- Testing
- The Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance Approach
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Örebro University, Sweden
Obesity, Prader Willi Syndrome
Macronutrient Regulation of Ghrelin and Peptide YY
The hyperghrelinemia of children with PWS provides a unique model by which to explore the hormonal and metabolic effects of orexigenic hormones in normal and pathologic conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT02464514
- Testing
- High carbohydrate meal, High fat meal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Rett Syndrome
ASSESSING EMERALD AND MC10 BIOSTAMP nPOINT BIOSENSORS FOR RETT SYNDROME
This is a pilot study of the Emerald device in Rett syndrome patients diagnosed with a confirmed MECP2 mutation. MC10 BioStamp nPoint patches will also be assessed with the goal to develop Rett-specific breathing algorithms
- Trial name
- NCT04514549
- Testing
- Emerald
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Rett Syndrome Research Trust
Down Syndrome
Modulation of the Immune System in Down Syndrome for Improved Outcomes and Neurodevelopment - 1
This protocol describes a phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial for Janus kinase (JAK) inhibition in Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- MISSION-1 (NCT07598643)
- Testing
- Tofacitinib Oral Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Rett Syndrome
Functional Abilities in Rett Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and determinate the functional abilities in Rett syndrome conforming to the established Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI).
- Trial name
- NCT00630422
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas
Down Syndrome, Gross Motor Development Delay
Investigating Trunk Control in Young Children With Down Syndrome
Overall, the purpose of this dissertation research is to investigate trunk control in young children with DS. This will be done in three studies: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT03544840
- Testing
- Physical Therapy Home Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Intellectual Disability, Mild to Moderate
Body Awareness Training for Motor Skills and Activity Performance in Children With Intellectual Disabilities
We tested whether adding a simple, structured Body Awareness Training (BAT) program to conventional physiotherapy improves motor skills, everyday activity performance, and participation (goal achievement and satisfaction) in…
- Trial name
- BAT-MAP-ID (NCT07729163)
- Testing
- Body Awareness Training and Conventional Physiotherapy, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Cyprus International University
Psychosis, Intellectual Disability
Study to Compare Clozapine vs Treatment as Usual in People With Intellectual Disability & Treatment-resistant Psychosis
This clinical trial will prove whether a large number of people with intellectual disability and treatment-resistant psychosis could benefit from the use of clozapine.
- Trial name
- CLOZ-AID (NCT04529226)
- Testing
- Clozapine, haloperidol, pimozide, olanzapine, risperidone, amisulpride
- Where
- 20 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla
Obesity, Genetic Disorder
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Obesity and Brain Function
Background: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and MC4R genetic mutations are two conditions that can cause problems with appetite regulation. People with PWS often have behavior and thinking problems.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Genetic Disorder, Mental Retardation, Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- NCT01517048
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Mental Retardation
Correlation BIS Scores Mentally Retarded Patients
The BIS monitor is a tool which assists anesthesiologists in monitoring the depth of anesthesia or level of anesthesia. The study doctors would like to see if it is useful tool for patients who are mentally challenged and require…
- Trial name
- NCT00468338
- Testing
- BIS monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability
Expert Guiding Technology to Help Individuals With Developmental Challenges Build Life and Vocational Skills
Clinical trials will evaluate the efficacy of expert guiding technology to support instructors to better help individuals with developmental challenges due to ASD and ID learn life and vocational skills.
- Trial name
- NCT04518358
- Testing
- Use of Expert Guiding Technology (GAINS) to Improve Live and Vocational Skills for Individuals with Developmental Challenges
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- John T. Nosek