Clinical trials: Disability, Intellectual
Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21
Down Syndrome Metabolic Health Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine which measures best capture cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT01821300
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Down Syndrome, Postural Balance
Balance Bike Training in Down Syndrome
Background: Children with Down syndrome (DS) present with hypotonia, impaired balance and poor gross motor proficiency which lead to difficulty learning new motor skills, decreased engagement in physical activity, and limited…
- Trial name
- NCT03677245
- Testing
- Strider Balance Bike
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Down Syndrome
Assessing Malleability of Spatial Abilities in Down Syndrome
Based on available literature and our own preliminary research, the researchers have concluded that persons with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit difficulties in utilizing the specific spatial abilities of mental rotation and…
- Trial name
- NCT05332912
- Testing
- Spatial Ability Experience
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity
Understanding the Role of Gut Microbiota in Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
This study aims to use a high-fiber supplementation, an intervention known to create shifts in the gut microbiota towards a healthier structure, to explore the relationship between gut microbiota, appetite control and feeding…
- Trial name
- PWSGUT (NCT05541003)
- Testing
- NBT-NM108
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Prader-Willi Syndrome
CBDV vs Placebo in Children and Adults up to Age 30 With Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
This study aims to examine the feasibility and safety of cannabidivarin (CBDV) as a treatment for children and young adults with PWS.
- Trial name
- NCT03848481
- Testing
- CBDV Compound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eric Hollander
X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
Exercise Study of Function and Pathology for Women With X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
The purpose is to see how X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is associated with strength and sensation using MRI, in women with X-ALD.
- Trial name
- NCT01594853
- Testing
- exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Obesity, Hypertension
HealthMatters@24/7 eLearning for People Supporting Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The barriers faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) begin in their mid to late 20s and often mirror the experiences of older adults (50+) living in the U.S.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- HM@24/7 (NCT03206164)
- Testing
- Asynchronous, eLearning Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 274 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Language Development Disorders, Down Syndrome
Strategies for Teaching Verbs
This study is designed to evaluate whether children with Down syndrome and children with typical development exhibit different levels of accuracy demonstrating novel verbs taught under three conditions: semantic cues (perform…
- Conditions
- Language Development Disorders, Down Syndrome, Child Language
- Trial name
- NCT03441685
- Testing
- Semantic cues (perform action), syntactic cues (sentence frame), or combined semantic and syntactic cues
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hyperphagia, Prader-Willi Syndrome
Pilot Study of Startle-response Test to Assess Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation-induced Modulation of Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as it modifies hyperphagia in obese subjects, non-obese subjects, and subjects with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
- Trial name
- NCT01863017
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Down Syndrome
An Online Health Tool About Down Syndrome: Down Syndrome Clinic to You
The investigators conducted a national two-arm, randomized controlled trial of caregivers of individuals with DS to assess the efficacy of DSC2U in assuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
- Trial name
- DSC2U (NCT04227197)
- Testing
- Down Syndrome Clinic to You (DSC2U)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 281 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability
Best Practices to Prevent COVID-19 Illness in Staff and People With Serious Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities in Congregate Living Settings
Best Practices to Prevent COVID-19 Illness in Staff and People With Serious Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities in Congregate Living Settings is a research study aimed at developing, implementing, and evaluating a…
- Conditions
- Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability, Axis I Diagnosis, Mental Illness
- Trial name
- NCT04726371
- Testing
- Generic Best Practices, Tailored Best Practices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 415 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Down Syndrome, Physical Inactivity
GameSquad for Adults With Down Syndrome
The investigators are assessing acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the adapted GameSquad-DS intervention using validated scales alongside qualitative data among young adults with Down Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05473247
- Testing
- Ring-Fit Adventure Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Learning Disability
Investigating the Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Lycra Splinting
People with learning disabilities (LDs) experience high levels of health problems, including cerebral palsy, other problems associated with posture, movement and function, and injury (falls are the commonest cause of injury in…
- Trial name
- NCT02345512
- Testing
- Lycra Splinting Garment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Aneuploidy
National Prevalence and Impact of Noninvasive Prenatal Testing
Information on pregnant women undergoing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) at one of the Obstetrix Medical Groups Outpatient Centers between January 2012 and June 2014 will be retrospectively gathered and an analysis of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02284399
- Testing
- non-invasive prenatal testing
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,488 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Obstetrix Medical Group
Fragile X Syndrome
Add-on Pilot Trial of Minocycline to Treat Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common known inherited form of mental impairment, developmental disability and autism. Minocycline is an antibiotic that has recently been used to treat the mouse model for Fragile X, and was…
- Trial name
- NCT00858689
- Testing
- Minocycline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FRAXA Research Foundation
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
Covid19
Testing for COVID-19 in High Risk Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (COV-IDD)
The purpose of this study is to understand how to prevent COVID-19 spread in a school like the Mary Cariola Center (MCC) in Rochester, NY by answering questions like these: how do activities in the school alter chances of…
- Trial name
- NCT04887129
- Testing
- COVID-19 RT-PCR test, COVID-19 Vaccine Education Campaign
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 392 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Down Syndrome
Blood Flow Regulation in Individuals With Down Syndrome - Training Study
Work capacity is an important predictor of declining health or physical function, and of mortality, and is commonly measured as peak oxygen consumption.
- Trial name
- NCT04854122
- Testing
- Combined exercise intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability
Down Syndrome Memantine Follow-up Study
The purpose of this research study is to learn if the medication Memantine Hydrochloride (the study medication) can help adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome. Dr.
- Trial name
- NCT02304302
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Brazil
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Problem Behavior, Self-injury
Resurgence as Choice: Basic and Clinical Studies
Background: Functional communication training (FCT) is a commonly used intervention for teaching appropriate communication skills to children with intellectual disabilities who exhibit severe destructive behavior.
- Conditions
- Problem Behavior, Self-injury, Communication
- Trial name
- NCT03423940
- Testing
- Functional communication training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey