Clinical trials: Disability, Developmental
Autism
Influence of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Development of Autism
The investigators wish to study the effect of Vitamin D on the development of autism in children. The investigators will also investigate the environmental and genetic influences on the level of Vitamin D in children with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT02222311
- Testing
- Blood Samples
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sand Play vs. Cuff Training: Visual-Motor Skills in Autism
This study compares Image-Sand Play Therapy and Tabletop Training with Weighted Cuffs for improving Visual-Motor Integration (VMI) in children with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT06943248
- Testing
- Image-Sand Play Therapy, Table Top Training Program with Weighted Cuff
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy, Child, Preschool
Effect of Power Wheelchairs on the Development and Function of Young Children With Severe Physical Disabilities
Self-produced locomotion often is limited in children with cerebral palsy and other conditions that cause severe motor impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT01115998
- Testing
- Power wheelchair, No power wheelchairs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Effects of Medical Cannabis in Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly exhibit comorbid symptoms such as aggression, hyperactivity and anxiety. Data on the effects of cannabidiol rich cannabis extract use for ASD is promising but still limited.
- Trial name
- NCT05212493
- Testing
- Cannabis oil
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Combination Probiotic: BB-12 With LGG (Different Doses) in Treating Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This protocol is a blinded randomized controlled study of the effects of BB-12 with LGG at different doses in 70 healthy children with autism spectrum disorders at lower and higher doses over an 56-day period and a 28- day…
- Trial name
- NCT03514784
- Testing
- BB-12 with LGG (Higher Dose), BB-12 with LGG (Lower Dose)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ACT Combined Yoga for Parental Burnout in Parents with Autistic Children
OBJECTIVE: To explore the intervention effect of ACT combined with a yoga intervention program on parenting burnout in parents with ASD.
- Trial name
- NCT06348992
- Testing
- Acceptance commitment therapy and yoga, Active Comparator: Mental Health Education Group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Harbin Medical University
Genetic Syndrome, Language Development
Study of an Early Parenting Intervention for Children With Genetic Abnormalities and Mental Health Problems
The GAP study is a randomized controlled trial that aims to determine the feasibility and efficacy of the "Incredible Years Autism Spectrum and Language Delays" (IY-ASLD®) intervention for families of children with developmental…
- Conditions
- Genetic Syndrome, Language Development, Autism or Autistic Traits, Parenting
- Trial name
- The GAP (NCT06125093)
- Testing
- Incredible Years Autism Spectrum and Language Delays Parent Program (IY-ASLD®)
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
Down Syndrome
Relationship Between BMI, Physical Fitness and Motor Skills in Children With Down's Syndrome
Down syndrome is a congenital condition which includes physical mental, and functional abnormalities. It arises from defect involving chromosome 21, usually an extra copy (trisomy 21).
- Trial name
- NCT05904821
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Autism Disorders and Maternal Stress, Autism
CFT Guided Self-help Intervention: Parents of Autistic Children
This research will aim to test how practical, achievable and effective a brief, guided, self-help compassion focused intervention is for parents of autistic children aged 6-17 years old.
- Conditions
- Autism Disorders and Maternal Stress, Autism, Autism Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- CFT-GSH-PAC (NCT07498049)
- Testing
- Guided, self-help compassion-focused intervention for parents of autistic children
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Toe Walking Behaviors, Backward Walking
Backward Walking Effects on Toe Walking in a Child With ASD: Single-Case Study
This study tested the hypothesis that backward walking exercises can reduce Toe Walking Behaviors (TWB) in children with ASD and emphasized the importance of pedobarographic measurements for quantitative TWB assessment.
- Trial name
- NCT07078214
- Testing
- Foot Sole Surface Area Measurements, Walking Exercise Program and Implementation Process
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Giresun University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Communication Delay
A Digital Health Parent-Training Intervention for Children With Social Communication Delays
Early intervention, during a time of optimal brain plasticity, is critical for autistic children to develop functional skills such as communication and daily living abilities.
- Trial name
- NCT07551752
- Testing
- Online Parent Training in Early Behavioral Intervention (OPT-In-Early)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Florida International University
Dystrophinopathies
Decoding Central Defects in Dystrophinopathies From Diagnostic to Remediation
The study aims to identify a genotype/phenotype correlation by analyzing more finely the neurodevelopmental disorders in DMD patients.
- Trial name
- DECODYS (NCT07125898)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Pharmacogenetics of Risperidone in Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the known differences in genes influence drug metabolizing enzymes and receptors that are involved in risperidone drug action.
- Trial name
- NCT00166595
- Testing
- Risperidone
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Autism
Study of Peer Relationships at School
The goal of this study is to compare the effects of two separate, manualized group interventions designed to improve social outcomes for young children with autism.
- Trial name
- HRSAII (NCT01011764)
- Testing
- SKILLS vs ENGAGE
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Autism, Parents
A Study on the Effect of Education Training on Parents With Autism Based on Denver Model
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of parent training based on Denver model on parents' disease cognition level, coping style, parenting guilt, depression, anxiety and stress, quality of life, etc .
- Trial name
- NCT06126939
- Testing
- Educational training based on the Denver model
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hunan Normal University
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
hCT-MSCs for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The purpose of this Phase 1 study is to determine the safety of one, two, and three intravenous infusions of human umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hCT-MSC), administered every two months, in children with…
- Conditions
- Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD
- Trial name
- hCT-MSCs (NCT03099239)
- Testing
- hCT-MSC infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
Down Syndrome
Investigating the Impact of JASPER Behavioral Therapy in Children With Down Syndrome
In this study, investigators will study the impact of a 1:1 caregiver coaching intervention using the JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, Regulation) behavioral therapy curriculum compared to a psychoeducational…
- Trial name
- NCT05638412
- Testing
- JASPER, Psychoeducational Curriculum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Challenging Behavior
A Single-Arm Pilot Trial for Mitigating Relapse of Severe Problem Behavior
The goal of this study is to improve how we teach self-control and communication skills to children and adolescents with challenging behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT06732219
- Testing
- Functional Communication Training, Extinction-Correlated Stimuli, Caregiver Fading
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Auburn University
Asperger's Disorder, Mental Retardation
Cognitive Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disorders that affect communication, social interaction, and behavior.
- Conditions
- Asperger's Disorder, Mental Retardation, Children, Adult
- Trial name
- NCT01031407
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 678 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
Internet-delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents With Autism and Anxiety
Anxiety is very common in autistic youth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the recommended treatment for both autistic and typically-developing (TD) youth with anxiety, yet most families cannot access CBT due to cost…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders
- Trial name
- LUNA-A (NCT06537128)
- Testing
- LUNA-Adolescent, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine