NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

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

This study explores whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can make rehabilitation more fun and effective for children aged 8 to 18 with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, autism, and cerebral palsy. Researchers will use a special VR platform to work on thinking, movement, a…

This study tests whether the COPCA program, which coaches parents to support their infant's development during daily activities, works better than standard physical therapy or parent education alone. About 40 infants under 12 months old who are at risk for developmental disorders…

This study looks at whether letting children with disabilities (like autism or cerebral palsy) help set their own therapy goals leads to better results. About 96 kids aged 5-12 and their therapists will either use a special child-focused goal-setting method called ENGAGE or conti…

This study looks at how a 2-week, personalized therapy program helps children aged 4-12 with conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, 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 tests whether different types of appointment reminders (like texts or calls) and extra help from a patient navigator can reduce missed appointments. About 5,000 patients scheduled for autism or neuropsychological evaluations at Kennedy Krieger Institute will take part.…

This study looks at whether using 'parentese' (the sing-song way adults talk to babies) helps autistic toddlers learn new words. Researchers will show children videos or talk to them live, and track where they look to see if they understand the words. The goal is to understand wh…

This study is testing a new set of activities to measure how children aged 8 to 16 with autism, ADHD, or other developmental conditions understand social situations. Researchers want to see if this test can spot specific social thinking strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to he…

This study watches how babies move in their first months to see if it predicts their development at 18 and 36 months. Researchers will video-record early movements of 60 preterm and full-term infants and score them. Later, parents fill out a questionnaire about their child's moto…

This study looks at why children and adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have trouble with motor skills like clumsiness and slowness. Researchers will test touch and body-position senses in 280 participants aged 9-11 and 18-40 to see if these sensory problems ar…

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

This study watches and listens to babies to find early clues for conditions like cerebral palsy and autism. Parents of 46 infants who were in the NICU will upload short videos at home. Researchers will analyze the babies' movements and sounds to see if they can spot problems earl…

This study aims to create a simple, accurate tool using sensors and machine learning to detect motor delays in infants as young as 1 month old. Researchers will observe 1,700 babies, including those with brain injuries and healthy controls, to see if automated assessments can pre…

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 the…

This study looks at whether a child-focused goal-setting approach called 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 i…

This study tests a digital platform called the Genetics Navigator that helps patients and parents of children get genetic testing. The goal is to see if using the platform reduces distress and improves the overall experience. About 170 adults referred for genetic testing at two h…

This study is tracking up to 1,000 people with certain genetic changes that affect brain development. Researchers will collect medical records, school reports, and do tests on behavior, movement, and sleep. The goal is to better understand these conditions, not to test a new trea…