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Could a common diabetes drug curb weight gain in people with intellectual disabilities?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Brain-Training games tested as a tool for intellectual disabilities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether playing digital brain games on the MentalUP app can improve visual memory and cognitive skills in young adults (18-35) with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one plays the games, the other contin…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New exercise program aims to get adults with intellectual disability moving more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 16-week inclusive exercise program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability. Participants will attend fitness classes, meet with coaches, and use a web dashboard to set goals. The trial includes 376 people and will measure daily steps and moderate-to…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Cooking up a solution: new study tests kitchen skills for weight loss in intellectual disabilities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding hands-on cooking classes to a standard weight loss program helps young adults (18-35) with mild-to-moderate intellectual disabilities lose more weight and keep it off. Over 24 months, 114 participants will either follow a healthy eating plan with c…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New therapy aims to tame emotional meltdowns in kids with autism and intellectual disability
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study adapts a group therapy program called Regulating Together for children aged 8-12 with autism and intellectual disability who struggle with emotions like irritability and aggression. The therapy uses relaxation, mindfulness, and parent training to help kids regulate the…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Scientists probe pain in people with intellectual disability
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares brain responses to heat, cold, brushing, and mild electric shocks in people with and without intellectual disability. Researchers use brain scans and heart rate monitors to measure pain. The goal is to better understand how pain is felt in this group, especial…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Massive global registry aims to unlock secrets of rett syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large registry of people with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Researchers will collect information from doctors and caregivers to understand how the disease progresses over time. The goal is to…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sponsor: International Rett Syndrome Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch study to unravel rare MEHMO syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 150 people with MEHMO syndrome or related conditions to better understand how the disease progresses. Researchers will collect medical history, imaging, and lab samples to find biological markers that could help monitor the disease. No treatment i…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Online module aims to boost disability inclusion in research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden bathroom struggles in kids with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at bladder and bowel problems in children aged 5 to 12 with intellectual disabilities and compares them to typically developing children. Researchers want to understand how these issues affect the child's daily activities and family quality of life. The goal is t…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to catch vision issues in adults with intellectual disability
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop and test a simple scale that caregivers can use to detect common eye disorders in adults with intellectual disability. Researchers will collect data from 1,400 participants, including socioeconomic information, daily living skills, and eye exam results.…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New program aims to help autistic adults find and keep jobs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Individual Placement and Support for Autism (IPS-AUT) to help autistic adults ages 18-40 find and keep competitive jobs. Researchers will work with employment agencies to train staff and track job outcomes, satisfaction, and thinking skills. The …
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could letting people choose how they communicate reduce challenging behavior?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Joel E. Ringdahl • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Massive study tracks 1,000 people with rare genetic brain conditions to map symptoms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Matched conditions: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC