DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

This study tests whether metformin, a diabetes drug, can help adults with intellectual disabilities who have gained weight from antipsychotic medications. One hundred participants will receive either metformin or a placebo for 24 weeks, along with lifestyle advice. The goal is to…

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 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 a mixed-reality video game called Bootle Blast can help children aged 6–17 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy improve their arm and hand skills through home-based play. About 46 participants will either start the game right away or wait 12 weeks while continu…

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 tests whether a short online lesson can change how researchers think about including people with disabilities in medical and behavioral studies. About 200 researchers will take the course, and their attitudes and knowledge will be measured before and after. The goal is…

This study tests two group-based parenting programs—HOT DOCS for children 0-5 and DOCS K-5 for kindergarten through 5th grade—designed to help caregivers manage disruptive behaviors and reduce parenting stress. Researchers will enroll 800 caregivers and professionals who speak En…

This study looks at people with brain damage from strokes, tumors, or other conditions to understand why they have specific thinking problems. Researchers will use brain scans and cognitive tests to link brain areas to deficits. The goal is to learn more about how the brain works…

This study looks at a special clinic called TLC that helps adults with conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and developmental disabilities get better, coordinated care. Many of these people face a 'cliff' when they leave children's healthcare and struggle to find adult d…

This study is testing whether hand and arm assessments done over video calls are as good as those done in person for children with cerebral palsy. About 100 kids aged 6 to 17 will complete assessments both virtually and in a clinic, and researchers will compare the results. If vi…

This study from the University of Calgary is testing a robotic gait trainer called the Trexo in 50 people who have trouble walking due to conditions like cerebral palsy. Researchers want to understand how different settings on the robot (like endurance vs. strength mode) affect h…

This study looks at whether using a preferred communication method (like a touch talker or picture cards) helps people with intellectual or developmental disabilities maintain positive behavior changes and avoid relapse. Researchers will compare two groups: one starting with a pr…