Clinical trials: Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Developmental Abnormalities
Infant Development, Sensory Disorder
The Prechtl's General Movement Assessment, Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination and Sensory Profile-2
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), infants encounter many sensory stimuli (excessive noise, bright lights, painful medical applications, etc.) that are not present in the uterus.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Motor Delay
- Trial name
- highrisk (NCT05217199)
- Testing
- Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Developmental Delay, Skeletal Abnormalities
Biomarker for Sly Disease (MPS VII) (BioSly)
Development of a new MS-based biomarker for the early and sensitive diagnosis of Sly disease from blood (plasma)
- Conditions
- Developmental Delay, Skeletal Abnormalities, Hepatomegaly, Splenomegaly
- Trial name
- BioSly (NCT02298699)
- Where
- 5 sites in Egypt, Germany and 2 more
- Sponsor
- CENTOGENE GmbH Rostock
Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate, Cleft Lip
Evaluation of Facial Growth in Two Primary Protocols Used in the Surgical Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate which surgical protocol for treating Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate (UCLP), a single or two stage repair ( with hard palate late closure) will have less impact in mid facial growth.
- Conditions
- Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate, Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Developmental Disabilities
- Trial name
- NCT02329509
- Testing
- two stage palate surgical repair, One stage Palate Surgical repair
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Professor Fernando Figueira Integral Medicine Institute
Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Genetics and Psychopathology in the 22q11 Deletion Syndrome
The purposes of this study are to: 1. study the nature and longitudinal course of psychiatric symptoms in children with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and 2. identify genes that contribute to the occurrence of these symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT00161109
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study
For children who use a power wheelchair, a powered wheelchair standing device (PWSD) may be considered for daily use. A PWSD allows a child to electronically move between sitting and standing and can be driven in either position.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT05117827
- Testing
- Power Wheelchair Standing Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Down Syndrome
Effect of Neuro Developmental Therapy in Infants With Down Syndrome
Neurodevelopmental treatments are a progressive therapeutic method experienced thru qualified therapists for the improvement in affected ones.
- Trial name
- NCT04816409
- Testing
- conventional therapy, Neurodevelopmental therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuro-Nutrition to Support Physiological Function and Cognitive Skills in People With Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a specialized nutritional intervention on physiological performance, sleep quality, and cognitive abilities in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, specifically Down syndrome…
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Trial name
- NEURODIET-DSAA (NCT07165509)
- Testing
- T-2 Nutritional Supplement, Structured Dietary Program
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Guadalupe Ibarra Coronado
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Allergies
Tissue Repository Providing Annotated Biospecimens for Approved Investigator-directed Biomedical Research Initiatives
To collect, preserve, and/or distribute annotated biospecimens and associated medical data to institutionally approved, investigator-directed biomedical research to discover and develop new treatments, diagnostics, and…
- Conditions
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Allergies, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05635266
- Testing
- Specimen sample
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanguine Biosciences
Preterm Birth, Premature Birth
Exposure to Plasticisers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Neonatal intensive care relies on indwelling plastic medical devices fundamental in respiratory support, intravenous catheterization, and nutrition.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Premature Birth, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Pulmonary Disease
- Trial name
- PLASTIC-NICU (NCT05404815)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Multi-Omics Genetic Investigation Strategies to Enhance the Diagnostic Workflow for Rare Diseases
LEOPARD is a multicenter study aimed at improving the genetic diagnosis of patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) of unknown etiology, particularly those with moderate-to-severe intellectual disability.
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Genetic Diseases, Inborn
- Trial name
- LEOPARD (NCT07884227)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini
Hearing Loss, Mental Retardation
Postnatal HCMV Infection in Very Preterm Infants. Implications, Morbidity, Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes.
The aim of this study is to investigate short and long term consequences from early postnatal HCMV infection transmitted via human milk in very preterm infants (birth weight < 1500 g or gestational age < 32 weeks).
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Mental Retardation, Microcephaly, Chorioretinitis
- Trial name
- NCT01151462
- Where
- Norway
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fra(X) Syndrome
Establishing a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Index in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Fragile X Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to accumulate and quantitatively analyze data on the microbiome, serotonin signaling and genetics, and inflammatory cytokines from patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fragile X Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT04869930
- Testing
- specimen collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Mentis Life Science Corp
Tuberous Sclerosis
JASPER Early Intervention for Tuberous Sclerosis
The investigators are running an intervention study for young children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). The study will include free play-based behavioral intervention administered remotely that may improve social and…
- Trial name
- JETS (NCT03422367)
- Testing
- JASPER
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Genetic Disorder, Metabolic Disease
Studies of Children With Metabolic and Other Genetic Disorders
This study will provide medical evaluations for patients with known or suspected metabolic and genetic disorders. It will allow NICHD investigators and trainees experience in diagnosing, managing, and treating patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00025870
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,090 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disease
Genetic Etiology in Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a permanent disorder of movement or posture due to non-progressive impairments of the developing brain. Current estimates indicate that as many as 30% of CP cases may be genetic in nature.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disease, Developmental Delay, Metabolism, Inborn Errors
- Trial name
- GenCP (NCT05123768)
- Testing
- NGS
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neural Mechanisms of Sensory Processing Anomalies
To assess sensory processing anomalies in neurotypical children, children with autism spectrum disorder, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, particularly within the vibrotactile and auditory sensory modalities.
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06234033
- Testing
- Discrimination Acuity test, Transiently Evoked Otoacoustic Emission, Questionnaires
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Studies in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
This study is aimed to carry out a systematic study to examine the effects of genetic variants (genetic modifiers) other than TSC genes on phenotypic variability in familial TSC patients (affected parent, child and unaffected…
- Trial name
- NCT03276195
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Translational Genomics Research Institute
Congenital Cardiomyopathy
Neuropsychomotor Development From Ages 6 to 18 in Children With Early Surgically Treated Congenital Heart Disease
This study will invite parents of children who underwent surgical treatment for congenital heart disease to complete a validated proxy-report questionnaire assessing executive and psychosocial functioning.
- Trial name
- NEUROTECH (NCT07437261)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Brain Involvement in Dystrophinopathies Part 2
The objective of this study is to understand the relationship between DMD and BMD brain comorbidities, and the location of the gene mutation which causes the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04668716
- Where
- 7 sites in Denmark, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 339 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Angelman Syndrome, Nervous System Diseases
Dietary Supplements for the Treatment of Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a complex genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of certain dietary supplements in treating the symptoms of AS.
- Trial name
- NCT00348933
- Testing
- Betaine, Creatine, Metafolin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego