Learning disability

This study investigates whether combining the medication lovastatin with intensive reading tutoring can improve reading abilities in children and young adults (ages 8-20) with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) who have reading disabilities. Participants first receive either lovastat…

This study tests a behavioral program called Individualized Developmental Care (NIDCAP) for newborns with complex congenital heart disease. The program aims to reduce stress from the hospital environment by supporting parent involvement, creating a soothing setting, and adjusting…

This study tests whether a mix of treatments—including the patient's own stem cells, a strict keto diet, and a fecal transplant—can improve social skills, communication, and gut health in 50 teens and adults with autism. Participants must be stable on their current medications. T…

This study tests a mobile health program called i-PregMom, which includes a smartphone app and digital food diary, to help pregnant women manage their blood sugar and weight gain. Researchers will enroll 160 first-time mothers and track their progress from early pregnancy (10-14 …

This study tests a digital tool that helps parents of young children with developmental delays or disabilities organize and share their priorities with early intervention professionals. The tool, called PEM+, is designed to make family-centered care more practical by guiding fami…

This pilot study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can improve letter learning in 100 adolescents with dyslexia. Participants will learn new letter-sound relationships during six 30-minute sessions while receiving either ac…

This study compares two fun approaches—creative movement (like dance and yoga) and play-based activities (like obstacle courses and building blocks)—to see which better improves motor skills, balance, and quality of life in children aged 5-8 with developmental delay. Twenty-eight…

This study tests a 22-week small-group program called Let's Know!2 for first graders with low language skills. The program uses fun lessons to build vocabulary and comprehension. Researchers will compare children who get the program to those who don't, tracking their progress thr…

This study follows children from kindergarten through first grade to understand how brain networks involved in reading, math, and executive function (thinking skills like attention and planning) interact to predict academic outcomes. Researchers will also see if these brain and c…

This study compares 6 months of group music activities versus circus activities in 200 infants (8-12 months old) with or without a family history of dyslexia. Researchers will measure language skills, brain responses to sounds, and social-emotional factors. The goal is to see if …

This study tests a program called Preschool and Me (PreM) that helps families of children with developmental delays or disabilities connect with school-based services. The program uses a care plan and a navigator to guide families through the process. Researchers hope this will i…

This study follows children born moderately or late preterm (32-36 weeks) to age 9, measuring their thinking, movement, language, behavior, and growth. Researchers compare these kids to full-term peers to understand long-term effects. The goal is to learn how early development pr…

This study watches a single gynecology resident as they learn to perform a hysterectomy through the vagina using a special camera, leaving no belly scars. The goal is to see how quickly the resident improves, measuring surgery time and any complications. Nineteen women with benig…

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…

Researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital are studying how mitochondria work in children with autism spectrum disorder. They aim to identify distinct patterns of mitochondrial dysfunction that may relate to developmental delays. The study involves up to 5 visits with blood draw…

This study tests a new interactive multimedia program designed to teach ICU nurses about chemotherapy drug administration. Fifty nurses at a medical center in southern Taiwan will use the system for about 30 minutes and complete tests before and after to see if their knowledge an…

This study looks at whether a special fraction teaching program helps 4th-grade students, including those with math learning difficulties, improve their fraction skills. About 2,210 students will take part, with some teachers using the program and others teaching normally. The go…

This study looks at whether a power wheelchair that can lift a child from sitting to standing is practical for kids with conditions like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, or genetic diseases. Only 4 children aged 5-17 are taking part. The goal is to see if the chair helps the…

This study tests a computer program called GraphoLearn, designed to improve reading skills in children aged 6 to 10 with reading disabilities. Researchers will compare reading gains in children who use GraphoLearn versus those who use a math program. The goal is to see if the app…