Clinical trials: Multiple Disability
Periodontal Diseases
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunct Treatment for Periodontal Disease in Down's Syndrome Patients
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an adjuvant of scaling and root planning for treatment of periodontal disease in patients with Down's Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02938988
- Testing
- Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, Scaling and root planning, red laser
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Hyperphagia, Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome and Appetite
Excessive weight gain is a cardinal feature of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) for which there is presently no effective treatment. It is caused by increased appetite, decreased perception of satiety and obsessive and compulsive…
- Trial name
- NCT00175305
- Testing
- Sandostatin LAR
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Down's Syndrome, Fine Motor Skills
Effect of Virtual Video Reality Gaming on Fine Motor Skills in Children With Down's Syndrome
Down's syndrome is genetic disorder caused by trisomy 21. Children with Down's syndrome are characterized by awkward movements, gait, increased flexibility of joints, timing of mastering of basic skills, under development of fine…
- Trial name
- NCT05392322
- Testing
- Self-help skills, Virtual video reality gaming
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Respiratory Decompensation, Multiple Disabilities
Long-term Use of Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation for Preventing Hospitalizations Due to Respiratory Decompensation in Children With Multiple Disabilities
Chronic respiratory failure is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children with multiple disabilities. Musculoskeletal disorders, swallowing disorders and ventilatory control abnormalities lead to progressive…
- Trial name
- PERKINE (NCT07473856)
- Testing
- Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation IPV
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of RGH-706 in Prader-Willi Syndrome
RGH-706 is a novel, potent, and orally active MCHR1 antagonist drug candidate discovered and being developed by Gedeon Richter Plc. for weight management.
- Trial name
- NCT05322096
- Testing
- RGH-706
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Czechia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Gedeon Richter Plc.
Developmental Disability
Developing and Examine the Efficacy of the Family-Centered Multi-Sensory Environment Intervention on Parent's Empowerment and Children's Engagement (MSE-PEACE) in Children With Developmental Disabilities and Their Parents: A Mixed Methods Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a family-centered multi-sensory environment (MSE-PEACE) can help children with developmental disabilities and support their parents.
- Trial name
- MSE-PEACE (NCT07118293)
- Testing
- MSE-PEACE
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University
Myotonic Dystrophy 1
Chinese Multicenter Clinical Outcome Cohort Study of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (C-DMCOS-DM1)
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is an autosomal dominant multisystem disorder caused by an expanded CTG trinucleotide repeat in the 3' untranslated region of the DMPK gene.
- Trial name
- C-DMCOS-DM1 (NCT06101940)
- Testing
- MRI scan, Electrocardiography, Pulmonary function test
- Where
- 22 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Profound Multiple Intellectual Disabilities
Development of a Visio-behavioral Scale to Evaluate Visual Abilities of Patients With Profound Multiple Intellectual Disabilities (PLH-Vision)
The main objective of this study is to develop and validate a visio-behavioral scale of visual abilities for subjects with profound multiple intellectual disabilities.
- Trial name
- PLH-Vision (NCT03040609)
- Testing
- Visual-behavioral Scale at day 1, Test-retest at the end of 2 weeks, Test at 6 months
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Down Syndrome
Gait Parameters of Persons With Down Syndrome With and Without Orthotics Using GaitRite
This is a research study of persons with Down Syndrome between 2 and 80 years old who are independently walking. The purpose of this study is to see what effect orthotics have on how people with Down Syndrome walk.
- Trial name
- NCT01390558
- Testing
- custom orthotics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Holoprosencephaly, HPE
Clinical and Genetic Studies on Holoprosencephaly
This study will examine how holoprosencephaly (HPE) affects people, how they change over time, and what genes may be involved in the cause of the disorder.
- Conditions
- Holoprosencephaly, HPE, Developmental Delay Disorders, Brain Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00088426
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Patterns of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate the results of medical investigations to identify symptom and biological patterns and common etiologies of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated With Streptococcal Infection, Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06213090
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Richard Frye
Nutritional Deficiencies, Developmental Delay
Project Grow Smart: Intervention Trial of Multiple Micronutrients and Early Learning Among Infants in India
Project Grow Smart evaluates the impact fortification with multiple micronutrient powders (MNP) vs. placebo (one vitamin) on child development (primary outcome) and on micronutrient status, growth, and morbidity (secondary…
- Trial name
- GrowSmart (NCT01660958)
- Testing
- MNP, Early Learning
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 834 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Mitochondrial Complex I Dysfunction in PWS
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is characterized by profound infantile hypotonia, growth delay, cognitive impairment, muscle weakness and exercise intolerance.
- Trial name
- NCT03831425
- Testing
- Coenzyme Q10
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Methyl CpG Binding Protein 2 (MECP2) Duplication Syndrome
ATTUNE: A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Intrathecally-Administered ION440 in Participants With Methyl CpG Binding Protein 2 (MECP2) Duplication Syndrome (MDS)
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ION440.
- Trial name
- NCT06430385
- Testing
- ION440
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Austria and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Optimizing the Social Engagement System in Prader-Willi Syndrome: Insights From the Polyvagal Theory
The Polyvagal Theory focuses on how function and structure changed in the vertebrate autonomic nervous system during evolution. The theory is named for the vagus, a major cranial nerve that regulates bodily state.
- Trial name
- NCT03101826
- Testing
- Listening Project Protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Down Syndrome
Effects of Plyometric Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance of Children With Down,s Syndrome.
Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to serious physical and developmental problems.
- Trial name
- NCT05951543
- Testing
- plyometric exercises, dynamic balance group control group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hunter Syndrome
Hunter Outcome Survey (HOS)
The purpose of this study is to collect data that will increase understanding of Hunter syndrome. The data from HOS may provide guidance to healthcare professionals about disease treatment options.
- Trial name
- HOS (NCT03292887)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,443 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Down's Syndrome
Treadmill Training With and Without Weighted Ankle Cuffs on Gait Parameters
Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are small "packages" of genes in the body. Down syndrome (DS), also known as trisomy 21, is caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy…
- Trial name
- NCT06176755
- Testing
- Treadmill training with weighted ankle cuffs, Treadmill training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Translocation Down Syndrome, Chromosomal Abnormalities
Prevalence of Translocation Phenotyping in Children With Down Syndrome and Their Parents
This research study will investigate a special type of Down syndrome called translocation Down syndrome. While most children with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, about 3-4% have this extra chromosome material…
- Trial name
- PTP-DS (NCT07175168)
- Testing
- No medical or experimental intervention will be administered
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Kinesthetic Illusion
Animal Fun Program and Kinesthetic Development in Down Syndrome
The purpose of the study is that Animal-fun activities capture children's attention, making them a powerful tool for enhancing kinesthetic awareness and gross motor skills.
- Trial name
- NCT07579559
- Testing
- Animal fun program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University