Clinical trials: Learning
Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy
A Pilot Study of Dexmedetomidine-Propofol in Children Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This is a pilot study to determine if a standard bolus dose and infusion of dexmedetomidine can significantly decrease the dose of propofol (infusion) required for accomplishing an MRI.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- NCT02633241
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine bolus and high infusion-Propofol, Dexmedetomidine bolus and low infusion-Propofol, Dexmedetomidine bolus only - Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph Cravero
Development Delay, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Translating Peer-to-Peer Support Into a Clinical Setting
There is not a lot of research focusing on Black and African American families raising young children with developmental delays.
- Conditions
- Development Delay, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism
- Trial name
- NCT04313283
- Testing
- Parents Taking Action
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay
Can Novel Telemedicine Tools Reduce Disparities Related to Early Identification of Autism
In this study, the investigators are trying to find new ways to screen for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children. The investigators want to see if people like pediatricians can screen children for ASD while a…
- Trial name
- NCT03847337
- Testing
- Telehealth-Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers (STAT), Telehealth-Autism Spectrum Disorder-Pediatrics (ASD-PEDS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Sleep
Memory Consolidation in Pharmacologically Enhanced Naps
This study will examine whether various drugs affecting sleep cycles can improve different kinds of memory.
- Trial name
- NCT00777829
- Testing
- zolpidem
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
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
Post Operative Pain
Parent Nurse Controlled Analgesic in Pediatric Patients With Developmental Delay
The purpose of this study is to compare, the safety, efficacy and level of parent and nurse satisfaction with three methods of opioid administration post-operatively in children (4-18 years of age) with developmental delay.
- Trial name
- PNCA (NCT00743730)
- Testing
- Pain and standard side effect management for PNCA with basal method., Pain and standard side effect management with PNCA without basal, Pain and standard side effect management with IV on an as needed basis method.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Developmental Delay
The CHICA Developmental Screening Study
The aims of this study are to (1) Expand and modify an existing computer-based decision support system (CHICA) to include the 2006 AAP developmental surveillance and screening algorithm; (2) Evaluate the effect of the CHICA…
- Trial name
- NCT01351077
- Testing
- CHICA DevScreen Module
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Angelman Syndrome, Nervous System Diseases
Dietary Supplements for the Treatment of Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a complex genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of certain dietary supplements in treating the symptoms of AS.
- Trial name
- NCT00348933
- Testing
- Betaine, Creatine, Metafolin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
Endermotherapy for Children With Developmental Disabilities
Children with developmental disabilities often sustain decreased range of motion in their extremities. The decrease in flexibility may be due to neuromuscular disorders such as spasticity or dystonia.
- Trial name
- NCT01207570
- Testing
- Endermotherapy, Passive manual stretching
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University