Clinical trials: Disability, Intellectual
Hunter Syndrome
Long-term Evaluation on Height and Weight in Patients With MPS II Who Started Treatment at < 6 Years of Age
This long-term study will provide Elaprase treatment to children enrolled in this study and will utilize data from both enrolled patients and Hunter Outcome Survey (HOS) patient registry data to conduct the primary growth…
- Trial name
- NCT02455622
- Testing
- Elaprase for intravenous (IV) infusion
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Dominican Republic and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Rett Syndrome
Measuring Impact of Computer Gaming on Arm Use in Rett Syndrome
Using a tele-research approach, we will recruit, enroll, guide and support carers and participants to engage in computer based activities (modified virtual reality) with the primary outcome of reducing stereotypies and increasing…
- Trial name
- NCT05012475
- Testing
- Modified Virtual Reality Gaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Intellectual Disability
Improving the Health of Parents and Their Adolescent and Transition-age Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This study will determine the comparative effectiveness of Go Act, a tailored advocacy curriculum versus Peer parent-directed peer learning for increasing parent activation for parents of youth with intellectual and developmental…
- Trial name
- NCT05986305
- Testing
- Go Act, Peer
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 406 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome
Investigation of Parents' Anxiety Level and Health Related Quality of Life in Different Types of Physical Disabilities
Disability brings many psychosocial problems in society. The effects of the health of a disabled child on the psychological health and quality of life of the family are inevitable.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04035967
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanko University
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Individuals With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a multisystemic genetic disease characterized by hypotonia, mental retardation, hyperphagia, and uncontrollable hunger due to hypothalamic dysfunction, caused by dysregulation of genes located in…
- Conditions
- Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity, Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03324906
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Intellectual Disability
Effects of Exercise Snacks on Physical Health and Cognitive Function in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental disorder accompanied by sedentary lifestyles, which worsens cognitive function and physical health.
- Trial name
- NCT07759232
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training, Exercise Snacks
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Macau
Quality of Life, Down Syndrome
OHRQoL and Parental Perception in a Group of Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome: A Cross
The aim of the study is to evaluate Oral Health related quality of life of children and adolescents with down syndrome and Parental Perception, knowledge and Attitude on oral health conditions of children and adolescents with…
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Down Syndrome, Oral Health
- Trial name
- NCT04394221
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Prader-Willi Syndrome
The Intervention of Obesity in Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome Using Prebiotics and Probiotics
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disease, with hyperappetite and severe obesity. At present, there is no effective drugs and interventions to help control the appetite of PWS patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05791604
- Testing
- probiotics including B. lactis B420, B. lactis HN019, B. animalis Bb-12, L. rhamnosus GG, Prebiotics with galactomannan and oligofructose
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Adrenoleukodystrophy, Restless Legs Syndrome
Treating Leg Symptoms in Women With X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
The investigators recently observed that up to 25% of women with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) have moderate to severe Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).
- Trial name
- NCT05003648
- Testing
- Pramipexole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Asthma in Children, Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)
Smart Inhaler and Remote Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Correct use of daily medications containing inhaled corticosteroids is key for asthma control, yet children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face additional barriers to proper inhaler use.
- Conditions
- Asthma in Children, Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79), Developmental Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- IDD (NCT07746921)
- Testing
- Use of active remote smart inhaler in the home setting, Use of passive remote smart inhaler in the home setting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Down Syndrome
Correlations Phenotype / Genotype in Down Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to correlate phenotype and genotype of Down syndrome patients in order to identify the biochemical reactions involved in their mental retardation and their other phenotypic characteristics.
- Trial name
- INTREPID (NCT01034280)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 524 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Jerome Lejeune
Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis
Impact of Elastin Mediated Vascular Stiffness on End Organs
Background: People with Williams Syndrome (WS) and supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) have less elasticity in their blood vessels. This is called blood vessel stiffness.
- Conditions
- Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02840448
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Obstructive Apnea
Comparison of a Demand Oxygen Delivery
Conducting a randomized control trial of oxygen in children with Down syndrome to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- DOSA (NCT06609694)
- Testing
- Portable oxygen concentrator Inogen G5 model
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Overweight, Obesity
The Additive Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) to Conventional Weight Loss Intervention Program for Young Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
In this randomized case control study we will evaluate the additive effect of psychological intervention, i.e CBT-cognitive behavioral treatment in a multi-strategy weight loss program composed of physical activity intervention…
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obesity, Learning Disability
- Trial name
- NCT01032369
- Testing
- Nutritional intervention and physical activity, Nutritional intervention, physical activity and behavioral treatment
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Mental Health Conditions, Developmental Disability
Evaluation of Telehealth Services on Mental Health Outcomes for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Roughly 40% of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have mental health needs, which is twice the national average.
- Trial name
- NCT05336955
- Testing
- Intake and quarterly assessment:, Consultation & coping skills coaching:, 24-hour urgent crisis response and intervention:
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 339 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Hampshire
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency
Triheptanoin for Children With Primary-Specific Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex (PDC) Deficiency
This is a medical research study to test a medication in patients with a disease called Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex (PDC) Deficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT06340685
- Testing
- Triheptanoin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Jirair Krikor Bedoyan
Down Syndrome
Aerobic Exercise With and Without Low Calorie Diet on Adiposity and BMI of Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is caused by trisomy 21, or the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. A calibrated weight scale is used to measure participants' weight accurately.
- Trial name
- NCT06943170
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise and Low Calorie Diet
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Down Syndrome
Assessing the Feasibility of the Use of Visual Aids in Patient Education in Adults With Down Syndrome (DS)
Purpose: To assess the feasibility of using videos depicting people with DS to teach other adults with DS to perform healthy behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT02895802
- Testing
- Verbal instructions with picture diagram, Verbal instructions with video of ADSC, verbal instructions w. video of w/o DS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Down Syndrome
Rebound Therapy on Ventilatory Functions in Down Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of rebound therapy on ventilatory functions in children with Down Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT07425353
- Testing
- Chest Physical Therapy Protocol, Rebound Therapy Protocol
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Rett Syndrome
Study of Trofinetide for the Treatment of Girls and Women With Rett Syndrome (LAVENDER™)
To investigate the efficacy of treatment with oral trofinetide versus placebo in females with Rett syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04181723
- Testing
- Trofinetide
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.