Clinical trials: Down Syndrome (DS)
Down Syndrome, Motor Performance
Bobath and Vojta Therapy for DS
Different physiotherapy approaches and education programs are applied to minimize motor and mental impairment in children with Down syndrome (DS).
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Motor Performance, Bobath Therapy, Vojta Technique
- Trial name
- NCT04536506
- Testing
- Bobath Therapy, Vojta technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Down Syndrome
Effects of (tDCS) Combined With Virtual Reality Versus CPT on Brain, Cognitive, and GMS in Children With DS.
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with virtual reality-based training versus conventional physical therapy on brain activity, cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT07385066
- Testing
- Conventional Physical Therapy, Experimental group (tDCS + Virtual Reality)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Down Syndrome (DS)
Normalization of dyrk1A and APP Function as an Approach to Improve Cognitive Performance and Decelerate AD Progression in DS Subjects: Epigallocatechin Gallate as Therapeutic Tool
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the major catechin in green tea, is postulated to modulate dual specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1A (DYRK1A) and amyloid beta precursor protein (APP) gene overexpression in…
- Trial name
- NCT01699711
- Testing
- Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Associated With Down Syndrome, Down Syndrome
A Study to Learn More About the Health of Persons With Down Syndrome After Treatment for Acute Leukemia
This study attempts to learn more about the health of persons with Down syndrome after treatment for acute leukemia. Children with Down syndrome are at increased risk for side effects during treatment for acute leukemia, but it…
- Conditions
- B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Associated With Down Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Myeloid Leukemia Associated With Down Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05702645
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Clinical Evaluation, Neurocognitive Assessment
- Where
- 73 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Down Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) for Children With Down Syndrome (DS) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)
Determine the efficacy of family-informed intervention (INT) vs standard clinical care over a period of twelve months in children with obstructive sleep apnea and Down Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT04132999
- Testing
- Family-informed intervention, Standard Clinical Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Down Syndrome (DS), Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Adapting RDAD for DS
The goal of this clinical trial is to observe feasibility and initial efficacy of a remotely delivered exercise and dementia caregiving intervention in older adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers.
- Trial name
- CareFit DS/AD (NCT07425769)
- Testing
- Remote Exercise Sessions, Caregiver Education Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Down Syndrome
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Personalized Surgery in Children With Down Syndrome (TOPS-DS)
The overall objective of this randomized clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of a personalized approach to the surgical treatment of OSA in children with Down syndrome (DS).The estimated prevalence of obstructive sleep…
- Trial name
- TOPS-DS (NCT05508971)
- Testing
- DISE-Directed Surgery, Adenotonsillectomy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79), Down Syndrome (DS)
Using Technologies to Promote HEalthy Lifestyles in Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities
IDHEApp will implement various educational technology tools and work with the families, teachers and caregivers to increase physical activity (PA) and improve healthy eating.
- Conditions
- Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79), Down Syndrome (DS), Autism Disorder
- Trial name
- IDHEAPP (NCT07101523)
- Testing
- mHealth
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Down Syndrome (DS)
The Effect of the HEP Approach in Infants With Down Syndrome
This study evaluates the effect of the HEP (Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity) approach on motor and sensory development in infants with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- HEP-DS (NCT07163780)
- Testing
- HEP Intervention, Traditional Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Izgi Miray Demirbag
Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome
Pediatric Exploratory Research Study of EGCG Use and Safety (PERSEUS)
To evaluate safety and tolerability of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in children from 6 to 12 years old with Intellectual Developmental Disorders (IDD) (Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome).
- Trial name
- PERSEUS (NCT03624556)
- Testing
- EGCG FontUp
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Congenital Heart Defects, Down Syndrome
Investigation of Cardiopulmonary Parameters, Motor Development and Muscle Strength in DS With and Without CHD
Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are detected in 40-60% of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) and increase the risk of developmental delay in the presence of syndromes.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Defects, Down Syndrome, Gross Motor Development Delay
- Trial name
- NCT05191654
- Testing
- evaluation of cardiopulmonary parameters, gross motor development and hand grip strength
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atılım University
Down Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease: Impact on Learning and Development in Down Syndrome (CHILD-DS)
The study objective is to compare neurodevelopmental (ND) and behavioral outcomes between children with Down syndrome (DS) who had complete atrioventricular septal defect (CAVSD) repair and children from the same clinical sites…
- Trial name
- CHILD-DS (NCT05312177)
- Testing
- Stanford Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Third Edition, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fifth Edition
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 273 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Down Syndrome
DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry
The goal of this study is to develop a registry for Down syndrome (DS) to facilitate research participation by individuals with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01950624
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Down Syndrome
Virtual Reality Technology For Cognitive Functions Of Children With Down Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to identify the effect of fully-immersive virtual reality technology on cognitive functions of children with Down syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05849818
- Testing
- full-immersive VRapeutic software gaming technology
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Down Syndrome (DS)
Pediatric Down Syndrome Post-Approval Study
The purpose of this Post Approval research study is to assess ongoing safety and effectiveness of the Inspire therapy in adolescents and young adults (age 13-18) with Down syndrome and severe sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- NCT06851338
- Testing
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Down Syndrome (DS), Balance Assessment
Effects of a Structured Physical Activity Program on Balance and Functional Performance in Children With Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome commonly exhibit hypotonia, impaired balance, and reduced functional mobility. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a structured yoga-based physical activity program on balance and functional…
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome (DS), Balance Assessment, Physical Activities, Yoga
- Trial name
- DS-YOGA (NCT07534085)
- Testing
- Yoga Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Chemotherapy in Treating Children With Down Syndrome and Myeloproliferative Disorder, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, or Myelodysplastic Syndrome
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00003593
- Testing
- asparaginase, cytarabine, daunorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 237 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 254 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Myeloid Proliferations Associated With Down Syndrome
Study of Blood Samples From Newborns With Down Syndrome
This research study is looking at blood samples from newborns with Down syndrome. Studying the genes expressed in samples of blood from patients with Down syndrome may help doctors identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00959283
- Testing
- Diagnostic Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 189 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Leukemia
Low-Dose Cytarabine in Treating Infants With Down Syndrome and Transient Myeloproliferative Disorder
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cytarabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of abnormal cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00411281
- Testing
- cytarabine, observation
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Down Syndrome,Auxological Indexes, Auxological Parametars, Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Indicators of Growth, Nutritional Status and Comorbide Disorders of Newborns With Down Syndrome
Objective To access predictive values of the auxological parameters and indexes for risk of comorbid malformations in newborns with Down syndrome (DS) Study design In this cohort retrospective study, 141 newborns with proven…
- Trial name
- DownSy (NCT03553706)
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Split