Learning disability

Researchers at Gødstrup Hospital are studying whether balance and dizziness problems in young children come from the inner ear's balance system. The study includes 30 children aged 6 months to 10 years who have delayed gross motor development or dizziness and balance issues. Chil…

This study tests whether chewing xylitol gum during pregnancy can reduce the risk of preterm birth and low birthweight. 6,000 pregnant women in Malawi will chew either a high or low dose of xylitol gum or a placebo gum. The goal is to see if improving oral health with xylitol lea…

This study tests whether teaching carers of children with global developmental delay to give aromatherapy massages can improve their caregiving experience and reduce stress. Around 30 carers in Hong Kong will attend an 8-hour training session, then give their child a 10 to 15 min…

This study is testing a 12-week early intervention program for preschoolers (ages 2 to 5) with developmental disorders like autism or intellectual disability. The program provides 12 hours of therapy each week, either at a center or at home, aiming to improve social communication…

This study tests whether combining a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS with personalized language training can improve language skills in children aged 2 to 5 with global developmental delay. About 50 children will be split into two groups: one gets bot…

This study tests a personalized coaching program for parents and early intervention professionals to reduce problem behaviors like aggression and screaming in children up to 5 years old with developmental delays. Researchers will observe and track changes in behavior during short…

This study tests whether playing a special online game for 20 minutes, four times a week, can improve memory and thinking speed in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will compare the game group to a control group receiving standard care. The trial aims to enroll 150 adul…

This study looks at facial features of males aged 2 to 40 with creatine transporter deficiency (CTD), a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability, seizures, and behavioral issues. Researchers will examine photos of participants to see if they share common facial traits…

This observational study looks at how the brain responds when watching others perform actions, focusing on the mirror neuron system. Researchers will measure brain activity in healthy adults and infants, including those at risk for developmental delays, using EEG and fNIRS. The g…

This study screens up to 5,000 healthy volunteers and people at risk for psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders like autism. Participants undergo interviews, cognitive tests, and other evaluations to see if they qualify for future research studies at NIH. The goal is to buil…

This study aims to learn more about childhood-onset behavioral, psychiatric, and developmental disorders by observing people of all ages who have these conditions, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical histories, perform psychiatric assessments, and ma…

This study looks at whether a special syringe called EpiFaith® helps anesthesia residents learn how to place labor epidurals more quickly. 34 residents with little experience will each perform 20 epidural placements using either the standard syringe or the EpiFaith® syringe. Rese…

This trial asks whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp during language lessons can speed up and improve how adults learn a new language. Healthy adults who are learning or planning to learn a language are randomly assigned to receive either real or sham (placebo…

This study from Stanford University is looking at how a 6-week math training program changes brain activity and thinking skills in children with math learning disabilities (dyscalculia). About 180 children aged 6-12 will do math problems on a tablet at home and get weekly one-on-…

This study follows pregnant women and their children from the first trimester through toddlerhood to explore how stress, early social experiences, and genetics interact. Using simple at-home activities like questionnaires, video recordings, and cheek swabs, researchers will look …

This trial tests whether training novice bronchoscopists using computer-generated 'digital twin' models of real patient airways — showing a wide range of normal anatomical variations — can help them learn the procedure faster than traditional training with a single, uniform airwa…

This study adapts PlayReadVIP, a program that coaches parents on positive interactions during reading and play, for use in family child care homes. Researchers will enroll 240 providers to see if the program improves provider confidence and children's literacy behaviors. The goal…

This study follows 50 children and adults with Baker Gordon Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, to track how the condition changes over time. Participants will undergo brain scans, EEGs, and genetic testing, and complete developmental assessments. The goal is to create better tool…

This study looks at people who have changes in a gene called FOXP1, which can cause developmental delays, speech problems, and autism-like traits. Researchers will use interviews, play-based assessments, and genetic tests to better understand these conditions. The goal is to lear…

This study explores whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (called transcranial random noise stimulation) can improve how adults learn to connect letters with sounds — a key skill for reading. Researchers will enroll 60 right-handed, German-speaking adults aged …

This study tests a two-week online program designed to help kindergarten and elementary school teachers better support autistic children and those with developmental delays. About 70 public school teachers will either take the program or receive standard materials. Researchers wi…

This study looks at how daridorexant, a sleep medication that blocks the brain chemical orexin, affects emotional processing and learning in 62 healthy adults. Participants take a single dose of the drug or a placebo and then complete tasks that measure emotional responses and le…

This study looks at 500 Polish children aged 3 to 6 to understand what factors are linked to developmental delays. Researchers will test thinking, language, and social-emotional skills, and ask parents about their child's behavior. The goal is to find patterns that could help ide…

This study follows 1,000 people who have certain genetic changes (hnRNP and others) that may cause developmental delays, autism, seizures, or muscle problems. Researchers collect medical records, school reports, and questionnaires to see how these gene variants affect behavior, t…

The Dragonfly study is an international observational project tracking the development of 250 children and adults with CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome. Researchers will collect medical history, perform neurological exams, and use questionnaires to understand how symptoms and a…