Clinical trials: Intellectual Disabilities
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fragile X Syndrome
Speech-in-noise Perception in Autism and Fragile X
The goal of this study is to identify which brain regions are active during speech-in-noise perception, as well as how those regions interact.
- Trial name
- NCT06088589
- Testing
- Mismatch negativity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Trisomy 21
Non-invasive Chromosomal Examination of Trisomy Study
The purpose of this blinded, multi-center, prospective, case-controlled study is to compare the Ariosa Harmony™ Prenatal Test for trisomy 21 detection with a standard first-trimester prenatal screening test consisting of serum…
- Trial name
- NEXT (NCT01511458)
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 18,955 people
- Sponsor
- Roche Sequencing Solutions
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Cannabidiol Oral Solution for the Treatment of Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol oral solution on hyperphagia-related behavior in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
- Trial name
- NCT02844933
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Radius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Down Syndrome
Effects of Plyometric Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance of Children With Down,s Syndrome.
Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to serious physical and developmental problems.
- Trial name
- NCT05951543
- Testing
- plyometric exercises, dynamic balance group control group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Mucopolysaccharidosis Disorders, Hurler Syndrome
MT2013-31: Allo HCT for Metabolic Disorders and Severe Osteopetrosis
This single-institution, phase II study is designed to test the ability to achieve donor hematopoietic engraftment while maintaining low rates of transplant-related mortality (TRM) using busulfan- and fludarabine-based…
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Disorders, Hurler Syndrome, Hunter Syndrome, Maroteaux Lamy Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02171104
- Testing
- Stem Cell Transplantation, IMD Preparative Regimen, Osteopetrosis Only Preparative Regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy, Adrenomyeloneuropathy
Safety and Pharmacodynamic Study of Sobetirome in X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD)
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerance, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of sobetirome, a selective thyroid hormone analog, in adult male X-ALD patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01787578
- Testing
- Sobetirome
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Thomas S. Scanlan
Intellectual and/or Physical Disabilities, Dental Treatment Under General Anesthesia
Retrospective Database Study: Survival of Direct Composite Restorations Placed Under General Anesthesia in Adult Patients With Intellectual and/or Physical Disabilities and Risk Factors for Repeated Dental Treatment in General Anesthesia
The aim of this study is to assess the survival of direct anterior and/or posterior composite restoration placed in general anesthesia in permanent teeth of adult patients with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT04407520
- Testing
- No patient treatment is associated with the study
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Göttingen
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
Mucopolysaccharidosis II
Safety and Dose Ranging Study of Insulin Receptor MoAb-IDS Fusion Protein in Patients With Hunter Syndrome
AGT-182 is a fusion protein containing idursulfase that is intended to deliver the enzyme peripherally and to the brain, when administered intravenously.
- Trial name
- NCT02262338
- Testing
- AGT-182
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- ArmaGen, Inc
Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Congenital Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Data Collection Study of Patients With Non-Malignant Disorders Undergoing UCBT, BMT or PBSCT With RIC
This is a data collection study that will examine the general diagnostic and treatment data associated with the reduced-intensity chemotherapy-based regimen paired with simple alemtuzumab dosing strata designed to prevented graft…
- Conditions
- Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Congenital Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD), Hereditary Anemias
- Trial name
- PRO-RIC (NCT04528355)
- Testing
- data collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Paul Szabolcs
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS)
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) I, II, and VI Screening in a High-Risk Population With Previous Surgical Repair or Presence of Inguinal and/or Umbilical Hernia in Combination With Pediatric ENT Surgery (The HATT Project)
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) is a rare, X-linked disease caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) and occurs almost exclusively in boys, with an incidence of…
- Trial name
- NCT02095015
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79), Neurologic Manifestations
Functional Skills Training for Supermarket Shopping Using NFC Technology in People With Intellectual Disabilities
The general objective of the "Compra con-Migo" project is to evaluate the impact of a technological tool based on NFC (Near Field Communication) technology on the development of cognitive and instrumental skills necessary to…
- Trial name
- NCT07659457
- Testing
- App training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Cerebral Palsy
Clinical Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of NT 201 Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Chronic Troublesome Drooling Associated With Neurological Disorders and/or Intellectual Disability
The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of NT 201 compared with placebo for the treatment of chronic troublesome sialorrhea associated with neurological disorders (e.g.
- Conditions
- Chronic Troublesome Sialorrhea, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- SIPEXI (NCT02270736)
- Testing
- NT 201
- Where
- 31 sites in Georgia, Hungary and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Williams Syndrome
Fat Distribution and Glucose Metabolism in Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome (WS) is a genetic syndrome with features that may include vascular stenoses, neuro-developmental changes, and a variety of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities, including impaired glucose metabolism and…
- Trial name
- NCT01864304
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Mental Retardation
Accurate Controlled Dental Sedation
The aim of this study is to evaluate benefits of the method of dental sedation using Target controlled infusion (TCI) combined with Bispectral index (BIS) monitoring in patients with Mental Retardation and challenging behavior.
- Trial name
- ACDS (NCT00963898)
- Testing
- Target controlled infusion(TCI), Bispectral index(BIS)
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Okayama University
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Impact of Bright Light Therapy on Prader-Willi Syndrome
This is a placebo controlled clinical trial to assess the utility of light therapy as a sufficient treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Conditions
- Prader-Willi Syndrome, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Hyperphagia, Body Weight
- Trial name
- PWS-LT (NCT05939453)
- Testing
- Bright Light Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
Disability, Adolescent Learning, Psychosocial Problem
Effects of a Laughter Yoga Program in Adolescents With Disabilities
A pilot randomized controlled trial will be adopted. A total of forty adolescents with intellectual and physical disabilities will be randomly allocated into either intervention group receiving a 4-week laughter yoga programme (8…
- Trial name
- NCT05832346
- Testing
- Laughter yoga programme
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Down Syndrome
Muscle Strength, Physical Work Capacity and Functional Performance in Individuals With Down Syndrome
This project will evaluate muscle strength and its relationship to everyday function in individuals with Down Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00643552
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Down Syndrome, Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Sleep Intervention and Quality of Life in Down Syndrome
Aim 1 of the proposed project will be to adapt the virtual Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI) for individuals with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- SleepDS (NCT06783725)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia, Wait-list control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham