Clinical trials: Cognitive Development
Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Study of Memantine Hydrochloride (Namenda®) for Cognitive and Behavioral Impairment in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of memantine (Namenda®) for cognitive and behavioral impairment in adults ages 18-50 years with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT01333865
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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)
Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Cognition Platform Study in Participants at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) (MK-0000-413)
The main purpose of this study is to assess the ability of a repeated high-frequency site-based computerized cognitive assessment to evaluate the potential treatment effects of donepezil (MK-0000) compared with placebo among…
- Trial name
- NCT04730635
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chronic Post-Surgical Pain
Pre-op Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Decrease Chronic Post-Surgical Pain in TKA
A significant number of patients develop chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) following knee replacement surgery. Proposed is the testing of a novel computer-assisted behavioral intervention integrating motivational interviewing in…
- Trial name
- NCT04814992
- Testing
- Computer-Assisted Preoperative CBT Intervention (PAINTrainer)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Healthy Volunteer
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Equipment Testing and Pilot Study
Background: Brain stimulation called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may help people quit drugs. Researchers want to study how it works in healthy people first.
- Trial name
- NCT02231892
- Testing
- TMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Post Operative Pain
Parent Nurse Controlled Analgesic in Pediatric Patients With Developmental Delay
The purpose of this study is to compare, the safety, efficacy and level of parent and nurse satisfaction with three methods of opioid administration post-operatively in children (4-18 years of age) with developmental delay.
- Trial name
- PNCA (NCT00743730)
- Testing
- Pain and standard side effect management for PNCA with basal method., Pain and standard side effect management with PNCA without basal, Pain and standard side effect management with IV on an as needed basis method.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Services to Enhance Social Functioning in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this study is to test a novel, three-part cognitive behavioral treatment strategy to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder.
- Conditions
- Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04788537
- Testing
- Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions (TUNE In)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism
Psychotherapy for Anxiety in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anxiety disorders affect 40 to 50% of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), contributing to substantial distress and impairment.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disability - Not Otherwise Specified
- Trial name
- TAASD (NCT02028247)
- Testing
- Personalized Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Standard Practice Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autistic Disorder
Donepezil HCl & Cognitive Deficits in Autism
This 11-week study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the medication donepezil (Aricept®) compared to placebo for treating cognitive deficits in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00047697
- Testing
- Donepezil HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Study of Rufinamide in Pediatric Subjects 1 to Less Than 4 Years of Age With Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Inadequately Controlled With Other Anti-epileptic Drugs
This study was designed to evaluate the cognitive effect, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of rufinamide on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) inadequately controlled in pediatric participants already taking other anti-epileptic…
- Trial name
- NCT01405053
- Testing
- Rufinamide, Any other approved Antiepileptic Drug
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Visual Rehabilitation, Visual Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Behavioral Symptoms
Evaluation of a Program to Enhance Ophthalmic Compliance in Children and Adolescents With Special Needs
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of the structured program incorporating contextual, behavioral, and cognitive strategies to improve compliance of children and adolescents with special needs during…
- Trial name
- NCT06717282
- Testing
- visual rehabilitation for ophthalmic compliance, Using contextual, behavioral, and cognitive-based stragegies to develop training programs
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital