Clinical trials: Disabilities
Aphasia, Stroke
ReadMap: Reading in Stroke Alexia and Typical Aging
Loss of reading ability due to stroke, called alexia, likely affects over a million Americans at any given time and causes difficulty performing many daily life functions, such as paying bills, using email/text, reading for…
- Conditions
- Aphasia, Stroke, Alexia
- Trial name
- ReadMap (NCT06700005)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Telerehabilitation, Low Back Pain
Effect of Telerehabilitation Use in the Treatment of Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain in the Brazilian Afrodescendants
The goal of this study is to measure the effect of telerehabilitation on the treatment of nonspecific chronic LBP in the adults Brazilian Black population. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06443229
- Testing
- Graded Activity based in exercises and educational approach, Educational Approach
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Rett Syndrome
New Genes Involved in Molecular Etiology of Rett Syndrome Through DNA Microarray Comparative Genomic Hybridization
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a genetic encephalopathy and the typical form is caused by mutations in the gene MECP2. It is a genetically heterogeneous pathology.
- Trial name
- RETT (NCT02885090)
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- 9 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Cognition Disorders, Brain Pathology
A Precision Rehabilitation Approach to Counteract Age-Related Cognitive Declines
This study examines the behavioral, molecular, and structural biomarkers of brain health that will allow for the stratification of individuals according to their "cognitive signature" and function.
- Conditions
- Cognition Disorders, Brain Pathology, Physical Disability, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- CogEx (NCT03696082)
- Testing
- Aerobic Activity, Resistance Training, Yoga
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Aging, Disabilities Multiple
Evaluating the Impact of Senior Companion Programs
Senior Companion Programs (SCP) facilitate partnerships between community volunteers and local homebound seniors. Seniors served by the SCP will be provided with a companion who will conduct weekly visits with them, help with…
- Trial name
- NCT05368480
- Testing
- Senior Companion Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,040 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- William Evans
Brain Diseases, Memory Disorders
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Learning and Memory and Emotion Regulation
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the impact of low intensity focused ultrasound pulsation (LIFUP) to two different brain regions, the amygdala and entorhinal cortex, in older adults.
- Conditions
- Brain Diseases, Memory Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- LIFUPMEMEMOT (NCT03717922)
- Testing
- Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation to Amygdala, Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation to Entorhinal Cortex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Child Development Disorder, Activity, Motor
Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of Young Children's Participation and Environment Measure
The Young Children's Participation and Environment Measure (YC-PEM) is a parent/caregiver reported outcome measure that evaluates the participation status and environmental factors of children under five years old.
- Trial name
- NCT04936269
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Sensation Diminished, Pinprick, Pain
Tactile and Pain Sensory Thresholds and Hand Grip Strength
The aim of this study was to compare fingertip tactile sensation, hand and finger grip strength, and hand pain thresholds in children diagnosed with specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression and healthy…
- Conditions
- Sensation Diminished, Pinprick, Pain, Specific Learning Disorder, With Impairment in Written Expression
- Trial name
- NCT07533409
- Testing
- Treatment outcome
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital
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
Down Syndrome
Parent Supported Weight Reduction in Down Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a nutrition and physical activity education program for families of overweight or obese adolescents with Down syndrome is more effective when behavioral lifestyle change…
- Trial name
- NCT01256112
- Testing
- Parent Supported Behavioral Intervention, Nutrition/Activity Education (NAE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Osteoarthritis: Effects of Exercise Programs on Pain and Disability
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the United States. It is estimated that 20 million Americans have arthritis, and the annual societal cost is $95 billion.
- Trial name
- NCT00682617
- Testing
- Structured exercise program, Waitlist, delayed intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Age Problem, Disability
Beijing Disability Risk and Ageing Monitoring Study
This is a community-based prospective cohort study in Beijing, China. The study has been initialized in 2023 and enrolled older residents.
- Conditions
- Age Problem, Disability, Death
- Trial name
- BEAM (NCT06394817)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Validity, Reliability of Neck Disability Index in Albanian
To translate and validate the Cervical Disability Index (NDI) into Albanian for use in the Albanian-speaking population
- Trial name
- NDI (NCT06833359)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 582 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay
Establishing the Clinical Utility of First StepDx PLUS and NextStepDx PLUS Study
The study uses a randomized controlled study design of pediatric neurologists and developmental pediatricians and front-line (primary care) pediatricians to determine if use of FirstStepDx PLUS and Next StepDx PLUS are associated…
- Trial name
- NCT02414438
- Testing
- FirstStepDX PLUS and NextStepDX PLUS Webinar, FirstStepDX PLUS and NextStepDX PLUS Test Results
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qure Healthcare, LLC
Developmental Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder
Dynamic Assessment of the Risk for Language and Reading Disorders in Monolingual and Multilingual Children
The project represents the completion of a part of the recently concluded European project MultiMind, in which a computer platform called MuLiMi was developed and validated.
- Trial name
- NCT06937255
- Testing
- computerized Dynamic Assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Down Syndrome
Neuromuscular Characteristics of Individuals With Down Syndrome (DS)
Evaluation of muscle strength and central activation of muscle in individuals with Down Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00643955
- Testing
- muscle strength
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Leukemia, B-cell
Precision Exercise in Children With Malignant Hemopathies
In the early years of life and during adolescence, physical activity is crucial for good development of motor skills. It is even more so for those children and young people who are forced to undergo anti-cancer therapies and…
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Leukemia, B-cell, Leukemia, T Cell, Lymphoma, Hodgkin
- Trial name
- SportTherapy (NCT04090268)
- Testing
- Sport Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 380 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milano Bicocca
Alcohol Use, Drug Use
Effectiveness of Take it Personal!
A controlled pre-post design study on Take it Personal! has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the frequency and severity of youth use of alcohol, cannabis or other illicit drugs.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use, Drug Use, Mild Intellectual Disability, IQ 50-70, Borderline Intellectual Disabilities (Intelligence Quotient 70-85)
- Trial name
- NCT05843474
- Testing
- Take it Personal!
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Behavioural Science Institute
Child Development Disorder
Postural Control Among Children with and Without Dyslexia
As Chinese-speaking children with dyslexia typically have different cerebellar sign behavior from non-Chinese-speaking counterparts, this study compared the effect of visual occlusion on the static balance between dyslexic and…
- Trial name
- NCT05072418
- Testing
- Eye-opened and Eye-closed
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Healthy
Effectiveness of the Serious Game 'Broodles' for Siblings of Children With Visual Impairment and/or Intellectual Disability
The support for siblings of children with disabilities is scarce and fragmented, even though studies have shown that these siblings can benefit from support.
- Trial name
- NCT05376007
- Testing
- Serious game 'Broodles'
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VU University of Amsterdam