Clinical trials: Downs Syndrome
Vision, Low
Spectacles for Patients With Down Syndrome
This study tests the hypothesis that objectively derived spectacle prescriptions based on wavefront aberration measurements of the eyes of individuals with Down syndrome can provide an improvement in visual acuity over that…
- Trial name
- NCT03367793
- Testing
- Spectacles - Clinically Derived, Spectacles - Metric Technique #1 Derived, Spectacles - Metric Technique #2 Derived
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Houston
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Post Cytotoxic Therapy, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Post Cytotoxic Therapy
Highest Dose of Uproleselan in Combination With Fludarabine and Cytarabine for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, or Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia Relapsed or Refractory That Expresses E-selectin Ligand on the Cell Membrane
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and determination of the best dose of uproleselan in combination with fludarabine and cytarabine in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or…
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia Post Cytotoxic Therapy, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Post Cytotoxic Therapy, Myeloid Leukemia Associated With Down Syndrome, Recurrent Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT05146739
- Testing
- Cytarabine, Fludarabine, Leucovorin
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Down Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Neurocognitive and Cardiovascular Function in Children With Down Syndrome
Many individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have breathing problems during sleep. This is called obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
- Trial name
- TRIO (NCT01808508)
- Testing
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Down Syndrome, Cognitive Dysfunction
Evaluating The Efficacy And Safety Of Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept) In The Treatment Of The Cognitive Dysfunction Exhibited By Children With Down Syndrome, Aged 11 To 17
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) in the treatment of the cognitive dysfunction shown by children with Down syndrome, aged 11 to 17.
- Trial name
- NCT00754052
- Testing
- Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Down Syndrome
Treadmill Training and Orthotic Use in Infants With Down Syndrome
This study determines the effect of orthotic use in combination with treadmill training on the development of gross motor skills and walking onset in infants with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00825175
- Testing
- Treadmill Training, Supramalleolar Orthoses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Down Syndrome
Investigation of the Safety of Intranasal Glulisine in Down Syndrome
This study is a single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over pilot study designed to assess the safety of intranasally (IN) delivered glulisine versus placebo in patients with DS.
- Trial name
- NCT02432716
- Testing
- Insulin glulisine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Hypothyroidism, Trisomy 21
Use of Liquid Stable Levothyroxine in Trisomy 21 Pediatric Patients
Children with levothyroxine (T21) have developmental delay and other functional gastrointestinal (GI) issues that may negatively affect L-T4 tolerability and absorption.
- Trial name
- NCT04747275
- Testing
- Liquid stable levothyroxine (L-T4) Tirosint-SOL, Oral tablet levothyroxine (L-T4)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Down Syndrome
Evaluating The Safety Of Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept) For Up To 1 Year In The Treatment Of The Cognitive Dysfunction Exhibited By Children With Down Syndrome - Follow-Up To A 10-Week, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) in children with Down syndrome who have finished the preceding 10-week, double-blind study of donepezil hydrochloride.
- Trial name
- NCT00675025
- Testing
- Donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept)
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Down Syndrome
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects up to 1% of the general pediatric population and is associated with adverse behavior and quality of life, as well as long term cardiopulmonary system complications.
- Trial name
- NCT02344108
- Testing
- Inspire® Upper Airway Simulation System (Model 3028 IPG )
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Christopher Hartnick, M.D.
Childhood Acute Basophilic Leukemia, Childhood Acute Eosinophilic Leukemia
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Young Patients With Down Syndrome and Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndromes
This phase III trial is studying how well combination chemotherapy works in treating young patients with Down syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes.
- Conditions
- Childhood Acute Basophilic Leukemia, Childhood Acute Eosinophilic Leukemia, Childhood Acute Erythroleukemia (M6), Childhood Acute Megakaryocytic Leukemia (M7)
- Trial name
- NCT00369317
- Testing
- asparaginase, daunorubicin hydrochloride, cytarabine
- Where
- 97 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 205 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Down Syndrome, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Nicotine Treatment of Cognitive Decline in Down Syndrome
This study will ascertain whether nicotine is safe and tolerable in DS patients, help with dose-ranging of nicotine in DS, look for evidence of enhancements in cognitive functioning, and establish evidence for biological and…
- Trial name
- NCT01778946
- Testing
- Low Dose Nicotine (7mg), Moderate Dose Nicotine (14mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Down Syndrome, Alzheimer Disease
The Promotion of Physical Activity for the Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease in Adults With Down Syndrome
The objectives of this study are to determine the feasibility and potential efficacy of remotely delivered group exercise sessions to increase daily moderate to vigorous physical activity in adults with Down syndrome, relative to…
- Trial name
- NCT04048759
- Testing
- Remote Low, Remote High, Personal Coach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Dental Plaque, Dental Prophylaxis
Effectiveness of Customized Handle Toothbrush
People with special needs suffer from many difficulties, including mental, physical or motor, which increase the difficulty of obtaining good oral health.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Dental Prophylaxis, Dental Care
- Trial name
- NCT04845633
- Testing
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Conventional Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Control in Healthy Children, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Customized Handle Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Control in Healthy Children, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Conventional Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Control in Children with Down Syndrome
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Damascus University
Down Syndrome, Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Treatment Trial of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Down Syndrome
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effects of treating subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) with thyroid hormone replacement in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT01832753
- Testing
- Levothyroxine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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
Down Syndrome
Gait in Children With Down Syndrome While Wearing Orthoses
On average, Down syndrome (DS) occurs once in every 700 live births and results in life-long disability and increased risk for comorbidities.1 Individuals with DS are also susceptible to secondary physical impairments and…
- Trial name
- NCT01598350
- Testing
- Supramalleolar Orthoses (Cascade)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Puget Sound
Speech Intelligibility Intervention in Down Syndrome
Predictors of Speech Ability in Down Syndrome
Speech is a critical aspect of the human experience and usually develops in a "seemingly automatic process that continues from birth through adolescence and underlies many related abilities" (e.g., language and reading, see…
- Trial name
- NCT05016037
- Testing
- Lexically based speech recast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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
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
Down Syndrome, Physical Inactivity
Decreasing Alzheimer's Risk Through oNline Choreographed Exercise - Down Syndrome
The investigators are assessing acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of an remote choreographed exercise intervention using validated scales alongside qualitative data among young adults with Down Syndrome.
- Trial name
- DANCE-DS (NCT06537648)
- Testing
- Decreasing Alzheimer's Risk Through oNline Choreographed Exercise - Down Syndrome Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center