Clinical trials: Motor Development
Autism, Aggression
The Family VOICE Study
Family centered mental health treatment with children values and supports the role of parents in their child's recovery. However, medications are often the primary focus in community treatment, even in preschool age youth, with…
- Conditions
- Autism, Aggression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01804582
- Testing
- Family Navigator consultation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Physical Activity, Peer Leaders
Peer-Led Diet and Exercise Intervention
The majority of older Veterans do not meet the minimum healthy diet or physical activity recommendations, despite known benefits.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Peer Leaders, Diet Quality
- Trial name
- NCT04994938
- Testing
- Diet Intervention, Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disability
Propranolol for Challenging Behaviors in Autism
Severe challenging behaviors such as aggression and self-injury can cause significant morbidity and decrease the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disability, Aggression, Self-Injurious Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT04047355
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Klinefelter Syndrome
Androgen Effect on Klinefelter Syndrome Motor Outcome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of low-dose androgen on the motor and cognitive development of boys with Klinefelter syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00348946
- Testing
- androgen oxandrolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Speech Sound Disorder
Correcting Residual Errors With Spectral, Ultrasound, Traditional Speech Therapy
Children with speech sound disorder show diminished accuracy and intelligibility in spoken communication and may thus be perceived as less capable or intelligent than peers, with negative consequences for both socioemotional and…
- Trial name
- C-RESULTS (NCT03737318)
- Testing
- Biofeedback-ultrasound, Biofeedback--visual-acoustic, Traditional articulation treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University
Sedentary Lifestyle, Stress, Psychological
Development of An Exergame for Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias
The study goal is to evaluate user experience with our developed exergame, which was designed to increase physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, and social connections among caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease…
- Trial name
- NCT03124550
- Testing
- Exergame Experience
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brandeis University
Autism, Asperger's Disorder
An Open-Label Trial of Aripiprazole in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of aripiprazole monotherapy in the treatment of children and adolescents suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) over a 12-week period.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00308074
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Cambridge Health Alliance
Obesity, Physical Activity
Positive Psychology for Physical Activity Promotion
This study is for physically inactive adults. Participants will be enrolled in the Positive Psychology and Physical Activity intervention designed to help them overcome barriers to physical activity, based on the principals of…
- Trial name
- PPPA (NCT03826173)
- Testing
- PPPA, PA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Adolescent Behavior, Intellectual Disability
Promotion of Physical Activity in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The objective of this study is to compare the effect of two strategies to increase MVPA in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD): a single level intervention delivered to the adolescent only, and a…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behavior, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03684512
- Testing
- Group Exercise Sessions, Individual Support Sessions, Facebook Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas
Physical Activity, Fundamental Motor Skills
An Intervention to Improve Motor Skills in Young Children
The goal of "PLAY" is to adapt and test a developmentally appropriate intervention delivered on a mobile app to parents, with the goal of teaching fundamental motor skill (FMS) proficiency to their preschool-aged children (ages 3…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Fundamental Motor Skills, Development, Child, Self-regulation
- Trial name
- PLAY (NCT03901300)
- Testing
- Fundamental Motor Skills App, Unstructured Physical Activity App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Anger, Aggression
The Peace of Mind and Body Project: Treatment Development of Yoga for Anger Management in Incarcerated Adults
The investigators will conduct a pilot randomized clinical trial (n = 40) of hatha yoga vs. a health education group (attention control) for prisoners high in self-reported anger dysregulation.
- Trial name
- POMB (NCT05336123)
- Testing
- Hatha Yoga, Health Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Cerebral Palsy, Sensorimotor Deficits
A Study of Neurophysiologically Based Occupational Therapy Intervention (NBOTI) for Feeding in the NCCU.
Many critically ill newborns in the neonatal intensive care (NICU) or critical care unit (NCCU) environment develop feeding and movement problems.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Sensorimotor Deficits, Sensory Processing Disorder, Feeding Problems
- Trial name
- NBOTI (NCT00766051)
- Testing
- The intervention group: Neurophysiologically Based Occupational Therapy Intervention (NBOTI)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Effect of Play on Social and Motor Skills of Children With ASD
In this study, the investigators will compare effects of two types of 8-weeklong interventions: a) multimodal or b) general movement to facilitate social communication and motor skills of school-age children with Autism Spectrum…
- Trial name
- NCT04258254
- Testing
- Multimodal, General, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Cerebral Palsy
On Track: Monitoring Development of Children With Cerebral Palsy or Gross Motor Delay
The On Track Study is a large multi-site collaboration involving researchers, therapists, families, and children with cerebral palsy (CP) from across Canada and the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT02391948
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 724 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
Socket Cooling Effectiveness Take Home Study
The comfort and fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket are of primary concern for many amputees. The residual limb is typically covered by non-breathable and non- thermally conductive materials that can create a warm…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower, Amputation Stump, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower
- Trial name
- NCT04484805
- Testing
- ICE Condition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Aggression, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity
Metabolic Effects of Antipsychotics in Children
The project aims to describe and compare the outcome of 12 weeks of prospective, randomized treatment with olanzapine, risperidone or aripiprazole on insulin action in skeletal muscle, liver and adipose tissue, abdominal fat…
- Conditions
- Aggression, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Pervasive Development Disorders
- Trial name
- MEAC (NCT00205699)
- Testing
- risperidone, olanzapine, aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Physical Activity
Development and Feasibility of an Incentive Scheme to Promote Walking/Cycling to School
The aim of this study is to investigate whether an incentive scheme is a feasible approach to increase walking/cycling to school.
- Trial name
- RIGHT_TRACKS (NCT02282631)
- Testing
- Incentive scheme
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Newcastle University
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Early Mobility Training
The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal treatment duration of a novel early mobility training program (dynamic supported mobility, DSM) between 6 to 24 weeks of treatment; and to evaluate the clinical futility of…
- Trial name
- iMOVE (NCT02340026)
- Testing
- Dynamic Supported Mobility, Conventional Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Autism
Efficacy of Aripiprazole Versus Placebo in the Reduction of Aggressive and Aberrant Behavior in Autistic Children
Hypothesis: (1) Aripiprazole treatment will be superior to placebo in reducing aggression and irritability in autistic individuals as shown by reductions in the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-irritability subscale.
- Trial name
- Abilify (NCT00468130)
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Autism
Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Published studies on omega 3 fatty acids in the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia have shown reductions in time to recurrence, a decrease in the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and improvements in…
- Trial name
- NCT00467818
- Testing
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey