NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

This study tested a therapy program called Modelo Sentido's in 24 children aged 3 to 7 with autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. The program combines behavioral, sensory, and stress-management techniques to improve daily living skills like communication and socializati…

This study tested whether playing white noise (like static sound or visual static) could help children with ADHD focus better. Sixty children, some with ADHD and some without, did eye-tracking tasks while exposed to different types of noise. The goal was to see if the noise could…

This study tested a wearable cap that shines near-infrared light on the brain (called tPBM) in 6 autistic children aged 4–12 who also had abnormal brain waves or epilepsy. The children wore the device twice a week for 10 weeks. Researchers looked for improvements in focus, speech…

This study tested a video-based therapy program for parents of children with special health care needs, like autism or ADHD. 104 parents took part in online sessions to learn skills to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and h…

This study tested a program called PR-ESSENCE for teens aged 12-17 with challenging behavior living in special treatment homes. The program focuses on problem-solving skills over 10 weeks. Researchers compared it to usual care and measured improvements in behavior and symptoms. T…

This study tested whether a special physiotherapy program could help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression in children and teenagers with autism or ADHD. Researchers worked with 117 kids aged 6 to 18, randomly assigning them to either try the physiotherapy exercises …

This completed study looked at 500 children aged 5 to 18 to understand how factors around birth, thinking abilities, and social-emotional skills are linked to learning difficulties and developmental disorders like ADHD and autism. Researchers compared children with and without th…

This study looked at whether a single general anesthesia before age 4 affects thinking skills like memory, attention, and flexibility in children aged 9-10. Researchers compared 80 kids who had anesthesia to those who didn't, using computer tasks. The goal is to understand any lo…

This study looked at whether a French version of the PEERS social skills training program helps teenagers and young adults with rare neurodevelopmental disorders improve their social skills. The goal was to reduce loneliness, anxiety, and depression that often come with these con…

This early-stage study tested a new oral drug called IAMA-6 in 72 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The goal was to gather safety information, not to treat any condition. This is a first step toward possibly helping people with neurodevelopmental …

This study looked at how a mother's nutrition during and after pregnancy affects her blood sugar levels and her child's health. Over 1,100 pregnant women in Guangzhou took part. Researchers measured mothers' glucose and insulin, and followed children's growth, brain development, …

This study looked at 126 babies born at 35 weeks or later who were at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Researchers compared brain development at 18-24 months between those who had low blood sugar and those who did not. The goal was to see if low blood sugar shortly after …