Clinical trials: Non-Verbal Communication
Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Natural Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth With Non-verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
This study consists of a 6-week, open-label, randomized clinical trial study to compare efficacy and tolerability of the natural treatments omega-3 fatty acids, inositol, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of mood…
- Conditions
- Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
- Trial name
- NCT03757585
- Testing
- Open-label Treatment with Omega-3 Fatty Acids + Inositol, Open-label Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Gastrointestinal, Colic
Safety and Effect of L. Reuteri on Biomarkers of Inflammation in Healthy Infants With Colic
This protocol is a study of the effects of Lactobacillus reuteri in 45 healthy infants with colic. The study is being conducted in order to prove treatment dose with probiotic (Lactobacillus reuteri) in a clinical setting is safe…
- Trial name
- NCT01849991
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Sign Language Skills, Teacher Practice
Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction Experiment
This RCT study involves teachers divided into an experimental group and a control group. Teachers in the experimental group will receive SISI training to support the sign language development of deaf children, while those in the…
- Trial name
- NCT06729164
- Testing
- Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction, Business-As-Usual Instruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Preterm, Chronobiology
The Effect of Oral Feeding Model With a Chronobiological Approach in Neonates
The ideal food for healthy term babies as well as preterm babies and sick term babies is breast milk. There are many studies showing that the composition of breast milk can vary from mother to mother, according to the baby's…
- Conditions
- Preterm, Chronobiology, Human Milk/Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding
- Trial name
- NCT06821672
- Testing
- Chronobiological Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Bilgi University
Pain
Efficacy of Spontaneous Laughter in the Postoperative Treatment of Children
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of laughter therapy in children to improve postoperative, evaluating the intensity of postoperative pain, anxiety and hospital stay.
- Trial name
- NCT02563587
- Testing
- Laughter therapy, Accompaniment without causing the laughter of children., Conventional treatment
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital General Naval de Alta Especialidad - Escuela Medico Naval
Pain, Anxiety
Vibrating, Cold Device for Pediatric Intravenous (IV) Cannulation Pain Relief
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of Buzzy®, a battery-powered reusable device that provides cold and vibration, in reducing the pain associated with intravenous (IV) cannulation.
- Trial name
- NCT01394250
- Testing
- Buzzy, Topical Lidocaine 4% Cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Down Syndrome
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Language in Down Syndrome.
Down syndrome (DS) is associated with cognitive deficits, caused by alterations in neuroplasticity and synaptic transmission. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can…
- Trial name
- NCT07044804
- Testing
- Active Group (Active Anodal tDCS to the left IFG or Cathodal tDCS to the left IFG)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Floriana Costanzo
Premenstrual Syndrome, Laughter
Premenstrual Syndrome and Laughter Yoga
In addition to physical and emotional effects, premenstrual syndrome can negatively affect the participation in classes, school success, social activities and family relationships of young adolescents in high school.
- Trial name
- NCT06382090
- Testing
- Laughter yoga
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Infantile Colic, Crying
Lactobacillus Reuteri for the Treatment of Infantile Colic:
Infantile colic is characterized by excessive crying (defined as crying that last at least 3 hours a day, for 3 days a week, for at least 3 weeks) in an otherwise healthy infant.
- Trial name
- LRTIC (NCT01046617)
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Speech Sound Disorder
Visual-acoustic Intervention With Service Delivery In-person and Via Telepractice Trial
Children with speech sound disorder show diminished intelligibility in spoken communication and may thus be perceived as less capable than peers, with negative consequences for both socioemotional and socioeconomic outcomes.
- Trial name
- VISIT (NCT06517225)
- Testing
- Visual-acoustic biofeedback
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- New York University
Colic, Infantile, Crying Time in Colicky Infants
The Effect of Colic Massage and Kangaroo Care on Babies and Their Mothers
Background: Infantile colic is a condition characterized by inconsolable crying in infants under three months of age. Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the effects of colic massage and kangaroo care on infantile…
- Conditions
- Colic, Infantile, Crying Time in Colicky Infants, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
- Trial name
- randomized (NCT06727760)
- Testing
- massage, kangroo care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Gulsah Sunay Ertem
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Predictors for Activity and Participation in Children With ASD: A Follow-up Study
Developmental function and Participation in life and school activities in patients with autism spectrum disorder: A follow-up study
- Trial name
- NCT03700190
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Pain, Acute, Newborns
Effect of Kangaroo Care and Swaddling Methods on Pain Level and Crying Time During Heel Blood Collection
This prospective study is planned as a randomized controlled study with the purpose of determining the effect of kangaroo care and swaddling methods on pain levels and crying times by newborns during heel blood collection.
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Newborns, Crying
- Trial name
- NCT06350071
- Testing
- Kangaroo Care, Swaddling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Child Development Disorders, Specific, Developmental Communication Disorders
Improvised Music to Enhance Intensive Interaction Version 1
The project will investigate the effectiveness of a specialised musical-clinical approach used as an adjunct to an established non-musical intervention in the enhancement of interpersonal interaction.
- Trial name
- NCT03188016
- Testing
- Intensive Interaction with Music, Standard Intensive Interaction
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Beacon Hill Academy
Crying, Fussy Infant (Baby)
An In-home Observational Study to Compare Infant Crying and Fussing Parameters Documented by the LENA Recorder With Those Documented Via Parental E-diaries
This is a in-home observational study of 12 healthy term infants of ≤15 weeks of age to compare infant crying and fussing parameters documented by the LENA recorder with those documented via parental e-diaries
- Trial name
- LENUS (NCT03390348)
- Testing
- LENA Recorder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Danone Asia Pacific Holdings Pte, Ltd.
Root Canal Treatment in Children Primary Molars, Postoperative Pain
Efficiency of Sonic Activation During Root Canal Treatment of Primary Molars on Postoperative Pain and Facial Expressions
This study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of sonic activation of 5%sodium hypochlorite during root canal treatment of primary molars on postoperative pain and facial expressions.
- Conditions
- Root Canal Treatment in Children Primary Molars, Postoperative Pain, Facial Expressions, Facial Emotions
- Trial name
- NCT07138937
- Testing
- Root canal treatment in primary molars with irreversible pulpitis, EDDY system for sonic activation of irrigation, side-vented needle
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University
Prematurity, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
Sleep in SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet in Preterm Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare sleeping in a SNOO Smart Sleeper bassinet (SNOO) with sleeping in traditional bassinet conditions in premature infants. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05711927
- Testing
- SNOO Smart Sleeper, Traditional bassinet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability
Heart Rate Informed Changes in Care for Non-Communicating Patients
The overarching aim is to generate knowledge to reduce incidence of pain in non-verbal patients' everyday life. The trial will 1) evaluate how HR can be used to identify potentially painful care procedures that should be…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Communication, Nonverbal
- Trial name
- NCT05738278
- Testing
- HR-informed change in routine, Delayed HR-informed specific change in routine
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo
Involutional Depression, Anxiety Disorders
MRI Study of Brain Activity and Risk for Depression in Adolescents
Anxiety in children of parents with major depressive disorder (MDD) poses a particularly high risk for later-life MDD. In adults, MDD involves dysfunction in prefrontal brain regions that regulate attention to emotional stimuli.
- Trial name
- NCT00047944
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Down Syndrome
Symbolic Representation in Young Children With Down Syndrome
The aim of this study is to characterize the process of constitution of symbolic representation in infants with Down syndrome, as well as to investigate the relationship between gestures and the emergence of oral language.
- Trial name
- NCT00668980
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo