NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can improve the balance of gut bacteria in children aged 3 to 7 with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism. The 60 participants will take either a probiotic or a placebo for 6 months. The main goal is to see if the probiotic redu…

This study looks at the medical records of 1000 children with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, epilepsy, and Down syndrome. The goal is to find patterns in lab results and other health issues that might explain what causes these conditions. No new treatments are being te…

This study looks at how a two-week, personalized therapy program helps children aged 4 to 12 with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or genetic disorders. Kids get about 2.5 hours of tailored therapy each day, focusing on skills like movement, attention, and communication. T…

This study looks at whether brain wave tests (EEG) done before and after heart surgery in babies under 1 year old can help predict if they will later have learning, attention, or autism-related problems. About 50 infants will be followed for 2 years. The goal is to identify early…

This study follows up to 1,000 people with certain genetic changes linked to brain development issues like autism, intellectual disability, and seizures. Researchers collect medical records, school reports, and survey data to see how these genes affect thinking, movement, behavio…

This study checks whether a specially trained nurse can effectively screen for neurodevelopmental disorders (like learning or behavior problems) in children aged 1 to 5 who have congenital heart disease. About 270 children will be screened using simple questionnaires, and those f…

This study looks at whether a child-focused goal-setting approach (ENGAGE) helps kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities do better in therapy. About 96 children aged 5-12 and their therapists will take part. Researchers will compare the ENGAGE method to usual care to see if it …

This study looks at whether a child-focused goal-setting approach (ENGAGE) helps kids aged 5-12 with disabilities like autism or cerebral palsy do better in therapy. About 96 children and 24 therapists from six rehab sites in Alberta, Canada, will take part. Therapists are random…