Clinical trials: Disability
Knee Osteoarthritis
The KNEEhabilitation Study: Improving Disability in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
The focus of this project is to use transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the novel indication of treating neuromuscular activation in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA) that exhibit neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT02634814
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Acamprosate in Youth With Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited form of developmental disability. FXS is inherited from the carrier parent, most often the mothers.
- Trial name
- NCT01300923
- Testing
- Acamprosate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Aging, Sarcopenia
Resistance Exercise and Low-Intensity Physical Activity Breaks in Sedentary Time to Improve Muscle and Cardiometabolic Health
What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE) alone or RE plus low intensity physical activity (LPA) breaks in sedentary time (ST) on skeletal muscle health in older adults? What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE)…
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Disability Physical, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- REALPA (NCT03771417)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University and A&M College
Down Syndrome, Cognitive Dysfunction
Evaluating The Efficacy And Safety Of Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept) In The Treatment Of The Cognitive Dysfunction Exhibited By Children With Down Syndrome, Aged 6 To 10
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) in the treatment of cognitive dysfunction shown by children with Down syndrome, aged 6 to 10 years.
- Trial name
- NCT00754013
- Testing
- Aricept (Donepezil hydrochloride)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Vision, Entoptic
Macular Pigment and Glare Disability
The purpose of this study is: I. To measure MP optical density (MPOD) in two groups (experimental and placebo) of 50 subjects each (N = 100), during an Lutein + Zeaxanthin supplementation period of 12 months. II.
- Trial name
- MP-GD (NCT00909090)
- Testing
- 12 mg Lutein + Zeaxanthin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Georgia
Hunter Syndrome
Study of Intrathecal Idursulfase-IT Administered in Conjunction With Elaprase® in Pediatric Patients With Hunter Syndrome and Early Cognitive Impairment
Study HGT-HIT-094 is a multicenter study designed to determine the effect on clinical parameters of neurodevelopmental status of monthly IT administration of idursulfase-IT 10 mg for 12 months in pediatric patients with Hunter…
- Trial name
- AIM-IT (NCT02055118)
- Testing
- idursulfase-IT, No IT treatment
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Fragile X Syndrome
Add-on Pilot Trial of Minocycline to Treat Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common known inherited form of mental impairment, developmental disability and autism. Minocycline is an antibiotic that has recently been used to treat the mouse model for Fragile X, and was…
- Trial name
- NCT00858689
- Testing
- Minocycline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FRAXA Research Foundation
Rett Syndrome
Placebo Controlled Trial of Dextromethorphan in Rett Syndrome
Dr. Sakkubai Naidu, Principal Investigator, is initiating a double blinded placebo controlled clinical drug trial using dextromethorphan (DM) in Rett Syndrome (RTT), at the Pediatric Clinical Research Unit (PCRU) of the Johns…
- Trial name
- PCTDMRTT (NCT01520363)
- Testing
- dextromethorphan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Physical Disability
A Community Wellness Program for Adults Living With Long-term Physical Disability
For people living with long-term physical disabilities, such as spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis, middle-age (45-64) is a period of great vulnerability for losses in function and participation.
- Trial name
- EW-D (NCT03653390)
- Testing
- EnhanceWellness for Disability (EW-D), Wellness Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 516 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hearing Loss, Conductive, Hearing Loss Mixed
Investigating Hearing With Ponto 3 SuperPower, a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid - Investigating Hear
The study is part of the Post Market Clinical Follow (PMCF) activity. The investigational device is the CE-marked Ponto 3 SuperPower (available on the market since December 2016) already fitted to the subjects, and data is…
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Conductive, Hearing Loss Mixed, Hearing Disability, Conductive Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- NCT04803279
- Testing
- Collection of Pure tone thresholds from audiogram measured prior to fitting of Ponto 3 SuperPower, Collection of BC In-situ thresholds from BC In-situ audiogram measured during fitting of Ponto 3 SuperPower, Collection of Aided sound field thresholds measured with the Ponto 3 SuperPower
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Oticon Medical
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident
Combining Armodafinil With Neuro-rehabilitation to Improve Neurological Recovery and Reduce Disability Post-Stroke
Armodafinil is an FDA approved medication with wakefulness-promoting properties. It is a relatively safe agent with interesting neurochemical effects on the catecholamine system, producing an improvement in cognitive function…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT01896128
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Hypertension, Physical Disability
The Effect of Sodium Reduction on Blood Pressure and Physical Function in Older Adults
This study will examine the effects of low sodium meal plan on seated blood pressure in older adults from a community-based, congregate senior living facility.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Physical Disability, Aging
- Trial name
- SOTRUE (NCT04074941)
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
Down Syndrome, Postural Balance
Balance Bike Training in Down Syndrome
Background: Children with Down syndrome (DS) present with hypotonia, impaired balance and poor gross motor proficiency which lead to difficulty learning new motor skills, decreased engagement in physical activity, and limited…
- Trial name
- NCT03677245
- Testing
- Strider Balance Bike
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability
Written Language Intervention for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a written language intervention using functional texts for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT05851937
- Testing
- Written language intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Down Syndrome, Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib for Immune Skin Conditions in Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome (DS) display widespread immune dysregulation, including several immune skin conditions. This study hypothesizes that pharmacological inhibition of the increased interferon (IFN) signaling seen in DS is…
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Trial name
- NCT04246372
- Testing
- Tofacitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Lesch-Nyhan Disease, Self-injurious Behavior
Ecopipam Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior in Subjects With Lesch-Nyhan Disease
The purpose of this research study is to gather scientific information about the effectiveness and safety of the study drug, Ecopipam (PSYRX 101), for the treatment of self-injurious behaviors when compared with the effectiveness…
- Trial name
- NCT01751802
- Testing
- Ecopipam
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Emalex Biosciences Inc.
Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Conditions
Safety and Efficacy Study of Oral Glycopyrrolate Liquid for the Treatment of Pathologic (Chronic Moderate to Severe) Drooling in Pediatric Patients 3 to 18 Years of Age With Cerebral Palsy or Other Neurologic Conditions
This is an open-label clinical research study of an oral glycopyrrolate liquid for the treatment of chronic moderate to severe drooling in patients with cerebral palsy or other neurological conditions.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Conditions, Mental Retardation, Sialorrhea
- Trial name
- NCT00491894
- Testing
- Oral Glycopyrrolate Liquid
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Shionogi
Fragile X Syndrome
AFQ056 for Language Learning in Children With FXS
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the impact of AFQ056 on language learning in 3-6 year old children with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS).
- Trial name
- FX-LEARN (NCT02920892)
- Testing
- AFQ056, Language Intervention
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Berry-Kravis
Down Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Investigating the Experience of Living With Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (Stage 1)
To identify the perceptions, beliefs, and family-relevant outcomes regarding the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) with positive airway pressure (PAP) in children with Down's Syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT04124471
- Testing
- Open-ended semi-structured interviews
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Fragile X Syndrome
Trial of Minocycline to Treat Children With Fragile X Syndrome
This is a single center study at the UC Davis MIND Institute in patients age 3.5-16 years of age with fragile X syndrome (FXS), funded by a National Fragile X Foundation Grant.
- Trial name
- NCT01053156
- Testing
- minocycline hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis