Clinical trials: Communication Disabilities, open to volunteers
Autism Spectrum Disorder
pBFS Guided rTMS Over Cognitive Control Network for ASD
The aim of this trial is to assess the efficacy and safety of precision neuromodulation for alleviating core symptoms in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who also have intellectual or developmental delay.
- Trial name
- NCT06255535
- Testing
- active iTBS treatment
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- Changping Laboratory
Dyslexia
Evaluation of Speech Rhythm Training in Dyslexic Readers Aged 7 to 9 Years
Studies of dyslexia have shown altered oscillatory activity in the low gamma band (~25-35 Hz) in the left auditory cortex. Neural oscillations around 30 Hz constitute the basic sampling rate of speech, from which the ability to…
- Trial name
- RnDys (NCT05996497)
- Testing
- behavioral measures, Electrophysiological measures, Training 1
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Pasteur
Development, Infant, Development, Language
Early Neurophysiological Markers of Language Impairments
The present project aims at identifying very early electrophysiological risk markers for language impairments. The long-term goals of the study include the characterization of learning developmental trajectories in children at…
- Conditions
- Development, Infant, Development, Language, Developmental Language Disorder, Learning Disabilities
- Trial name
- NCT05767242
- Testing
- Electrophysiological recording, Behavioral assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Prematurity, Extreme Prematurity
Early Intervention Based on Neonatal Crawling in Very Premature Infants at Risk For Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Extreme prematurity is constantly increasing according to the World Health Organization. However, methods to train premature infants at risk of disability is sorely lacking. The goal of this project is to overcome this problem.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Extreme Prematurity, Infant Development, Brain Damage
- Trial name
- Premalocom2 (NCT06027645)
- Testing
- Crawling stimulation with a mini-skateboard (i.e. the crawliskate)
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Marianne Barbu-Roth
Communication Disabilities
Implementation of Communication Disability Collection and Accommodations in Primary Care Settings
This multi-methods-multi-site study aims to adapt and evaluate the effects of an implementation support package of strategies to assist primary care clinics in documenting patients' communication disability (CD) and accommodation…
- Trial name
- DECA (NCT07656584)
- Testing
- Implementation Support Package
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 126,870 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Autism, Infant Development
Screening for Autism in 9-Month-Olds by Measuring Social Visual Engagement
The goal of this project is to measure the clinical utility of an objective and quantitative eye-tracking assay collected on a standalone, mobile investigational device to accurately screen 9-month-old infants for autism spectrum…
- Trial name
- NCT05916430
- Testing
- EarliPoint Investigational Device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neonatal Encephalopathy, Therapeutic Hypothermia
The Long-term Consequences of Neonatal Encephalopathy in the Hypothermia Era
The goal of this study is to characterize the ability and related brain profiles of children with Neonatal encephalopathy (NE) - Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) at 9 years old. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Encephalopathy, Therapeutic Hypothermia, Brain Injuries, Child Development
- Trial name
- NCT05756296
- Testing
- Therapeutic hypothermia
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Aphasia, Stroke
ReadMap: Reading in Stroke Alexia and Typical Aging
Loss of reading ability due to stroke, called alexia, likely affects over a million Americans at any given time and causes difficulty performing many daily life functions, such as paying bills, using email/text, reading for…
- Conditions
- Aphasia, Stroke, Alexia
- Trial name
- ReadMap (NCT06700005)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Developmental Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder
Dynamic Assessment of the Risk for Language and Reading Disorders in Monolingual and Multilingual Children
The project represents the completion of a part of the recently concluded European project MultiMind, in which a computer platform called MuLiMi was developed and validated.
- Trial name
- NCT06937255
- Testing
- computerized Dynamic Assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Intellectual Disability, Autism
Sensors for Communication for Persons Who Cannot Communicate Unequivocally
Some persons with intellectual disability or comprehensive cerebral palsy cannot communicate unequivocally how they are, how they react to situations and people, whether they are in pain or experience discomfort, anger or fear.
- Conditions
- Intellectual Disability, Autism, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT04199299
- Testing
- Heart rate and respiration rate sensors
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo
ADNP, Helsmoortel-Van Der Aa Syndrome
ADNP Syndrome: The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment is Characterizing ADNP-related Neurodevelopmental Disorders Using Genetic, Medical, and Neuropsychological Measures.
ADNP, also known as Activity Dependent Neuroprotective Protein, is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations encompassing the ADNP gene on chromosome 20.
- Conditions
- ADNP, Helsmoortel-Van Der Aa Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03718936
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Problem Behavior, Developmental Delay
Problem Behavior Assessment and Intervention in IDEA Part C Services
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of function-based assessment and intervention to reduce problem behavior in children with developmental disability or delay in the context of IDEA Part C services.
- Conditions
- Problem Behavior, Developmental Delay, Developmental Disability
- Trial name
- NCT06771284
- Testing
- Function-based assessment and intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Developmental Language Disorder, Reading; Difficult
Promoting Caregiver Implementation of an Effective Early Learning Intervention
The goal of this study is to examine the impact of a caregiver-implemented shared reading program, Sit Together and Read (STAR), on children ages 4 to 5 with developmental language disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT06275815
- Testing
- Sit Together and Read (STAR), Monetary Reward, Text Encouragement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Reading Disability
Executive Function in Early Childhood
Despite the fact that a substantial number of school age children struggle with both reading and math acquisition, the brain mechanisms of the overlapping aspects of reading and math skills, thought in part to be linked via…
- Trial name
- NCT03713125
- Testing
- Reading Tutoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Family Conflict, Marital Conflict
Families of Youth with Developmental Disabilities: a Theory-Based Intervention
This study is designed to evaluate a preventive intervention program designed to support families (parents and typically developing adolescent siblings) that include a child with an intellectual and/or developmental disability.
- Conditions
- Family Conflict, Marital Conflict, Communication
- Trial name
- NCT03495440
- Testing
- Center Sessions, At-home
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Notre Dame
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Longitudinal Study of Neurogenetic Disorders
The purpose of this study is to analyze patterns in individuals with hnRNP (and other) genetic variants, including their neurological comorbidities, other medical problems and any treatment.
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03492060
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Congenital Anomalies, Development Delay
Result Of Karyotyping in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Anomalies and Developmental Delay
The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to study the results of karyotyping analysis for children presented with congenital anomalies and developmental delay aged 1 month to 12 years, the need for further genetic…
- Trial name
- NCT07167017
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Communication Disabilities
Eye-tracking Technology for Severe Communication Disability
The aim of this project is to develop an Augmentative and Alternative Communication intervention through the use of Eye tracker system.
- Trial name
- NCT05808478
- Testing
- AAC + Eye Tracking, AAC
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
Literacy, Communication, Nonverbal
Enhancing Orthographic Communication and Literacy Outcomes for AAC Learners
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether adding Integrated Decoding and Encoding instruction to the ALLSTAR literacy program improves reading outcomes for students with significant literacy and communication needs.
- Trial name
- NCT07384156
- Testing
- ALLSTAR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder
Home Play-based Intervention for Parents and Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a 12-week home-based intervention (Sociometric Play-based Remediation of Individual Neurodevelopmental Trajectories (SPRINT)) helps support parenting and the development of…
- Conditions
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Premature Birth, Global Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- SPRINT (NCT07716072)
- Testing
- SPRINT Intervention, Waitlist Protocol
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University