Clinical trials: Mental Retardation
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hyperphagia
Oxytocin vs. Placebo for the Treatment Hyperphagia in Children and Adolescents With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The investigators propose a randomized double-blind 8 week treatment trial of intranasal oxytocin (IN-OXT) vs. placebo in 24 subjects aged 5 to 18 years with PWS in order to assess IN-OXT's affect on (1) Eating behaviors (2)…
- Trial name
- OXT-PWS (NCT02629991)
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin (IN-OXT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Alpha Auditory Entrainment for Cognitive Enhancement and Sensory Hypersensitivity in Youth With Developmental Disorders
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a mutation on the X chromosome. Scientists have investigated FXS extensively in both humans and animals.
- Conditions
- Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- ENTRAIN (NCT06227780)
- Testing
- Alpha Auditory Entrainment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Study of Tesomet With Open-label Extension in Subjects With Prader-Willi Syndrome
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Tesomet (tesofensine + metoprolol) in subjects with PWS.
- Trial name
- PWS (NCT05198362)
- Testing
- Tesomet
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Saniona
Disability, Intellectual, Disability Psychological
The Role of Family and Individual Factors in Going Through Adolescence - Perspective of a Healthy Child.
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the specificity of the growing up process in young people with disabled siblings.
- Conditions
- Disability, Intellectual, Disability Psychological, Disability, Developmental, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT06156124
- Testing
- Psychological tests and psychosocial questionnaires
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gdansk
Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS)
Natural History Study of Smith-Magenis Syndrome
This study will examine how a rare disease called Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) affects people and how they change over time. SMS is caused by a small chromosome 17p11.2 deletion (missing piece).
- Trial name
- NCT00013559
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 593 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Down Syndrome
Effects of Simulated Equestrian Therapy on Motor Proficiency and Gait Parameters Among Down Syndrome Children
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), one billion people suffer from physical and mental disabilities, with 240 million children.
- Trial name
- NCT05912803
- Testing
- Simulated Equestrian Therapy, Neuro-Motor Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Open-Label Extension Study of DCCR in PWS Followed by Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Withdrawal Period
This is a multi-center, multi-period study with an open-label period followed by a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal period evaluating the safety and efficacy of DCCR treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03714373
- Testing
- DCCR
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.
Rett Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome
Sleep Abnormalities in Rare Genetic Disorders: AS, RTT, and PW
This study will investigate sleep behavior in subjects with Angelman Syndrome, Rett Syndrome or Prader-Willi Syndrome. The study will also investigate sleep behavior in healthy siblings of subjects with Angelman Syndrome, Rett…
- Conditions
- Rett Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- RDCRN (NCT02670694)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 804 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Trisomy 13 Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex With Intestinal Atresia
Palliative Care Needs of Children With Rare Diseases and Their Families
The palliative care needs of family caregivers of children with rare diseases and their children are largely unmet, including the need for support to prepare for future medical decision making.
- Conditions
- Trisomy 13 Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex With Intestinal Atresia, Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency, CHARGE Syndrome
- Trial name
- FACE-Rare (NCT06938542)
- Testing
- Family Centered pediatric palliative care for family caregivers of children with rare diseases.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Technology
Anti-wandering System for People With Intellectual Disability
The study has 6 research questions regarding the use of the anti-wandering system in day activity centre cum hostel for persons with intellectual disabilities: Primary study questions: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05785702
- Testing
- The anti-wandering system
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
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
Trial of Dextromethorphan in Rett Syndrome
Increased brain glutamate and its N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors found in the brain of younger Rett syndrome (RTT) patients cause toxic damage to neurons (the brain's nerve cells), and contributing to EEG spikes.
- Trial name
- NCT00593957
- Testing
- Dextromethorphan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Intellectual Disability
Computerized Testing System for Measuring Motor and Sensory Integrative Functions in Intellectual Disabilities
Assessment of the motor and sensory integrative functions (MSI) is a key component of an overall health and functional evaluation for school-aged children with intellectual disabilities (ID).
- Trial name
- NCT05473377
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), Autism Spectrum Disorder
Group CBT in Adolescents With Fragile X Syndrome and in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a rare genetic syndrome, caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene located on the X chromosome. It is considered the leading hereditary cause of intellectual disability (ID) and the primary cause of Autism…
- Trial name
- NCT06677866
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, Waiting List
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute
Fragile X Syndrome, Genetic Diseases
Combining Lovastatin and a Parent-Implemented Language Intervention for Fragile X Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to test the efficacy of a 20 week multi-modal treatment comprised of lovastatin or placebo, and the Parent-implemented Language Intervention (PILI) in children with fragile X syndrome (FXS).
- Trial name
- NCT02642653
- Testing
- Lovastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Down Syndrome
Effect Of Brain Gym Exercises On Postural Stability In Children With Down Syndrome
This study will be conducted to detect the effect of brain gym exercises on postural stability in children with down syndrome .
- Trial name
- NCT05769556
- Testing
- Brain Gym Exercises, Traditional physiotherapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Aliaa Altohamy Goda
Deafness, Hearing Loss
Outcomes In Children With Developmental Delay And Deafness
Children with special needs require complex, individualized therapy to maximize their long-term quality of life. One subset of children with special needs includes those with both developmental delays and deafness.
- Trial name
- NCT01256229
- Testing
- cochlear implantation, hearing aids
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis
Williams Syndrome (WS) and Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis (SVAS) DNA and Tissue Bank
Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder occurring in 1:8000-12,000 individuals. It is caused by the deletion of 25-27 coding genes, including elastin (ELN) on the 7th human chromosome.
- Conditions
- Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02706639
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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
Oral Health, Intellectual Disability
Supervised Brushing Programme for Intellectual Disabled Students
Intellectual disabled persons faced more dental problems. According to a medical review paper of international and local studies, this group has poorer dental hygiene, more severe gum disease and more untreated caries.
- Conditions
- Oral Health, Intellectual Disability, Randomized Controlled Trial
- Trial name
- NCT03234231
- Testing
- 3-month supervised tooth brushing programme, oral health education talk
- Volunteers
- 602 people
- Sponsor
- MD Equation