Clinical trials: Intellectual Disabilities
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Treatment of the Cholesterol Defect in Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplementation with an oil-based cholesterol suspension will correct the biochemical abnormalities in cholesterol and its precursors in individuals with the Smith-Lemli-Opitz…
- Trial name
- NCT00272844
- Testing
- crystalline cholesterol oil-based suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Rett Syndrome
Metabolic Evaluation of Nutrition in Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome (RTT) is an X-linked severe neurodevelopmental disorder. Despite their good appetite, many females with RTT meet the criteria for moderate to severe malnutrition. The pathological mechanism is barely understood.
- Trial name
- NCT00786071
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Periodontitis, Trisomy 21
Periodontitis and Inflammation in Children With Down Syndrome/Trisomy 21: Study on Biological Samples
Since 2018, the Chicago Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions, has listed Down syndrome (DS)/trisomy 21 (T21) as a systemic disease with periodontal implications.
- Trial name
- NT21 (NCT05970965)
- Testing
- Biological sampling
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Covid19, Intellectual Disability
Supporting the Health and Well-being of Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disability During COVID-19 Pandemic
The primary goal of this project is to identify the best messaging and implementation strategies to maximize SARS-CoV-2 testing for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their teachers to help ensure…
- Conditions
- Covid19, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability, Child Development Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04565509
- Testing
- Standard Messaging, Enhanced Messaging, COVID-19 Testing
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Adolescent Behavior, Intellectual Disability
Promotion of Physical Activity in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The objective of this study is to compare the effect of two strategies to increase MVPA in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD): a single level intervention delivered to the adolescent only, and a…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behavior, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03684512
- Testing
- Group Exercise Sessions, Individual Support Sessions, Facebook Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas
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
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Therapeutic Effects of Hippotherapy in Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome
This study evaluates the therapeutic effects of hippotherapy in children with Prader-Willi syndrome. Half of children will participate in hippotherapy for 15 weeks (30 minutes per sessions, twice a week, total 30 sessions…
- Trial name
- NCT03858023
- Testing
- Hippotherapy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mapping the Genotype, Phenotype, and Natural History of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to comprehensively characterize PMS using standardized medical, cognitive, and behavioral measures and to track the natural history of the syndrome using repeated longitudinal assessments.
- Conditions
- Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability
- Trial name
- NCT02461420
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Down Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency
Effect of Exercise Intensity on Vitamin D
Children with Down's syndrome (DS) are more liable to vitamin D deficiency. Treating this deficiency with supplements is associated with the risk of intoxication due to increased intestinal absorption or decreased vitamin D…
- Trial name
- NCT05024110
- Testing
- High intensity treamill exercise training., Moderate intensity treamill exercise training.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Taif University
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Multi-Omics Genetic Investigation Strategies to Enhance the Diagnostic Workflow for Rare Diseases
LEOPARD is a multicenter study aimed at improving the genetic diagnosis of patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) of unknown etiology, particularly those with moderate-to-severe intellectual disability.
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Genetic Diseases, Inborn
- Trial name
- LEOPARD (NCT07884227)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini
Fragile X Syndrome
Cognitive Training for Fragile X Syndrome
Individuals with fragile X syndrome (FXS) demonstrate profound executive function deficits that interfere with learning, socialization and emotion regulation.
- Trial name
- NCT02747394
- Testing
- Working Memory Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy), Adrenoleukodystrophy
Adrenoleukodystrophy National Registry Study
The aim of this registry to understand the natural history and disease progression in ALD and potentially develop bio-markers using the biospecimens collected using this registry.
- Conditions
- ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy), Adrenoleukodystrophy, Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT03789721
- Testing
- Medical Record Abstraction, Biospecimen Sample Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Down Syndrome
Evaluating Cognitive Outcomes in Down Syndrome
As basic and behavioral science identify new ways to improve cognition and behavior in individuals with Down syndrome (DS), the lack of rigorous outcome measures represents an important problem for interpreting findings.
- Trial name
- ECODS-2 (NCT04208685)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Education, Intellectual Disabilities With Other Behavioral Symptoms
The Effect of Self-Care Education on Self-Care Skills and School Sociality
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of self-care education given to children with educable intellectual disabilities on children\'s self-care skills and school social behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT06527118
- Testing
- ACTIVITIES TO LEARN SELF CARE SKILLS
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21
The Human Trisome Project
The Human Trisome Project will significantly increase the speed of Down syndrome research and the understanding of associated medical conditions. Its biobank will provide de-identified samples to research.
- Trial name
- HTP (NCT02864108)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Intellectual Disability, Quality of Life
The Effect of Gardening Activities on the Quality of Life of Students With Mild Intellectual Disability
This study will be conducted to determine the effect of gardening activities applied to mildly intellectually disabled secondary school students on their quality of life and to examine their views on these activities in depth.
- Trial name
- NCT07504874
- Testing
- Horticultural activity
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ordu University
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Growth Hormone Use in Adults With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The main research question this protocol aims to answer is whether treatment with growth hormone will impact body composition, quality of life, and energy balance in PWS adults, and if there is a loss of effects after cessation…
- Trial name
- NCT00444964
- Testing
- Nutropin AQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability
Feasibility and Usability of a Virtual Reality System
Intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders that require composite intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT06291532
- Testing
- Rehabilitation with VRRS, Conventional cognitive training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Effects of Exenatide on Overweight Adolescents With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is one of the most common genetic causes of obesity. Obesity is a major source of morbidity and mortality in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT01444898
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Premature Infants, Cerebral Palsy
Interrater Reliability of Infant Motor Profile
The aim of this study is to assess risky infants (or diagnosed infants) with Infant Motor Profile, and analyze interrater and intrarater reliability of this test.
- Conditions
- Premature Infants, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Metabolic Disorders
- Trial name
- IMP (NCT03188107)
- Testing
- Video based assessment
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University