NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

This study is watching what happens when children with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or genetic disorders go through a special two-week therapy program. Kids aged 4-12 get about 2.5 hours of personalized therapy each day, focusing on movement, senses, attention, and com…

This study is testing whether a daily probiotic supplement can improve the balance of gut bacteria in young children with autism who also have stomach problems. About 60 children, aged 3 to 7, will take either the probiotic or a placebo (a dummy pill) for six months. Researchers …

This study is testing whether a specialized nurse can effectively screen for brain development issues in young children (ages 1-5) who were born with heart defects. Many of these children are at high risk for these issues, but there aren't enough specialists to check everyone. Th…

This study aims to create a new, easier-to-use tool for detecting early signs of movement problems in babies. Researchers will use special sensors and video recordings of babies' movements, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), to see if they can accurately predict future m…

This study is testing whether using fun, immersive virtual reality (VR) games can help children and teens with conditions like ADHD, autism, or cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if this engaging VR therapy can improve their attention, memory, motor skills, balance, and soci…

This study is testing a 16-week physical activity program called PACE for adults with intellectual disabilities. The program includes weekly group fitness classes, coaching sessions, and online resources. Researchers want to see if it helps participants become more active, improv…

This study is testing a new way to help children with disabilities get more out of their therapy. Researchers want to see if letting kids help set their own therapy goals, using a method called ENGAGE, leads to better results than the usual approach where therapists and parents s…

This study is testing a new way to help children with disabilities get more out of their therapy. It involves teaching therapists how to help kids aged 5-12 set their own personal goals for treatment. Researchers want to see if this child-focused approach, called ENGAGE, leads to…

This study aims to better understand how specific genetic changes affect people's health and development over time. Researchers will observe and collect information from up to 1,000 individuals who have a confirmed genetic variant linked to conditions like autism, developmental d…

This study aims to understand if a common, exaggerated speaking style parents use with babies helps autistic toddlers learn new words. Researchers will observe 100 children, with and without autism, as they watch videos and interact with an adult using this style. The main goal i…

This study aims to understand if the quality of a baby's early movements can predict their later development in areas like motor skills, communication, and social behavior. Researchers will analyze existing video recordings of 60 infants' movements from their first few months of …

This study is testing a new digital platform called the Genetics Navigator. It's designed to help guide patients and parents through the complex process of genetic testing for conditions like cancer, heart disease, and epilepsy. Researchers want to see if using this online tool r…

This study aims to find the best way to remind families about their child's neurodevelopmental evaluation appointments to reduce missed visits. It will test different reminder messages and offer extra support from a patient navigator to families who are most likely to miss their …

This study aims to understand the root causes of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), a condition that causes clumsiness and affects daily activities in about 6% of children, often continuing into adulthood. Researchers will test children and adults with DCD to see if diffi…