NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

This study compares a special program called COPCA with standard physical therapy and parent education for infants under 12 months who are at risk of developmental disorders. About 40 families will take part, with some receiving in-person or online COPCA coaching, others getting …

This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can improve the balance of gut bacteria in children aged 3-7 with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism who also have stomach issues. Over 6 months, 60 children will receive either a probiotic or a placebo. The goal is to see if …

This study tests a new approach called ENGAGE, where children with disabilities like autism or cerebral palsy help set their own therapy goals. About 96 kids aged 5-12 and their therapists will be split into two groups: one using ENGAGE and one using usual therapy. Researchers wi…

This study looks at whether brain activity measured by EEG before and after heart surgery in babies under 1 year old can help predict future learning, attention, or autism disorders. About 50 infants will be followed to see if early brain signals can guide personalized care. The …

This study tests a digital platform called the Genetics Navigator, designed to help patients and parents of children who are offered genetic testing. The goal is to see if the tool reduces distress and improves the overall experience. About 170 participants will use the platform,…

This study aims to find out how many homeless people in France have autism, ADHD, or an intellectual disability. Researchers will screen 150 homeless adults using interviews and questionnaires. The goal is to better understand these conditions in this group and help create better…

This study watches how preterm and full-term babies move in their first months to see if these movements can predict their motor, thinking, and sensory skills at 18 and 36 months old. Researchers will score early movements from videos and later ask parents about their child's dev…

This study looks at how a 2-week, personalized therapy program helps children aged 4-12 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. The go…

This study aims to create a tool that uses advanced sensors and machine learning to detect movement delays in babies as young as 1 month old. Researchers will observe 1,700 infants, including those with brain injuries and healthy babies, to see if the tool can accurately predict …

This study tests a program called PACE that helps adults with intellectual disability become more physically active. About 120 adults, along with their caregivers and coaches, will take part. The program focuses on increasing daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous activity, and res…

This study looks at 180 infants who had COVID-19 around the time of birth to see if the infection affects a brief hormone surge called minipuberty, which is important for development. Researchers will measure hormone levels and track growth and behavior over time. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether a specially trained nurse can effectively screen children aged 1 to 5 with congenital heart disease for neurodevelopmental disorders (like delays in learning or behavior). Researchers will compare the nurse's screening results with a full evaluation by…

This study is testing a new set of tasks to measure social cognition—how we understand emotions, read social cues, and interpret others' intentions—in children aged 8 to 16 with autism, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers want to see if these tasks can reveal…

This study follows 1,000 people with genetic changes linked to brain development issues, such as autism, intellectual disability, and seizures. Researchers collect medical records, school reports, and questionnaires to learn how these gene variants affect thinking, movement, and …

This study looks at videos and sounds from babies to find early clues about conditions like cerebral palsy and autism. About 46 infants who were in the NICU will have their movements and cries recorded at home. Researchers hope to identify patterns that could lead to earlier dete…

This study looks at whether a child-focused goal-setting approach called ENGAGE helps children with neurodevelopmental disabilities do better in therapy. About 96 children aged 5-12 and their therapists will take part. The goal is to see if this method improves the child's perfor…

This study looks at medical records of 1000 children with conditions like autism, epilepsy, and Down syndrome to find common biological patterns. Researchers want to understand what causes these disorders and how children respond to treatments. The goal is to improve diagnosis an…