INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

This study tested whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, could help people with Fragile X syndrome. For four months, 125 participants aged 6 to 35 took either metformin or a placebo pill. Researchers measured changes in language skills, behavior problems, and weight to …

This study compared two approaches to genetic testing for intellectual disability. Researchers tested whether whole genome sequencing (analyzing all genetic material from both parents and child) could find more causes of intellectual disability than current standard tests. The st…

This study tested whether two new genetic diagnostic tools help doctors better identify the causes of intellectual disability and developmental delays in children. Researchers measured if pediatricians who learned about these tests ordered more appropriate treatments and fewer un…

This study tested a 3-month program designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities improve their reading and writing skills. Researchers taught strategies for understanding everyday texts like messages and emails. The goal was to see if this traini…

This study tested whether a purified form of CBD (cannabidiol) oil could help reduce severe behavioral problems like aggression and irritability in children and teenagers with intellectual disability. Over 130 participants aged 6 to 18 were randomly given either CBD or a placebo …

This early study tested the safety of nabilone, a synthetic cannabis-like medication, in 20 adults with intellectual disabilities who experience severe, frequent aggressive behaviors. Researchers wanted to see if the drug was well-tolerated and to check for any early signs it mig…

This study tested whether a special program of play-based activities could help improve motor skills and daily living abilities in children with mild intellectual disability. Researchers worked with 20 Egyptian children aged 5-9, comparing those who received 24 sessions of therap…

This study followed about 280 children who had seizures as newborns to see how they develop over time. Researchers wanted to understand what factors might lead to developmental disabilities and whether parent well-being affects these outcomes. They tracked children's cognitive ab…

This study explored whether brain scans and a non-invasive brain stimulation technique could help identify biological markers for catatonia in people with autism. Researchers worked with 26 participants aged 15-40 who have autism and catatonia symptoms. They used MRI scans to gui…

This study aimed to find the best ways to encourage regular COVID-19 testing for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their teachers to help keep schools safe. Researchers worked with over 1,100 participants from special schools in St. Louis and Bal…

This study aimed to understand how physical fitness changes over time in children and teens with severe intellectual disabilities living in orphanages. Researchers followed 132 participants aged 7-18 for three years, measuring their strength and balance every few months. The goal…