Hugo W. Moser Research Institute At Kennedy Krieger, Inc.

This study tests whether a virtual reality training program can help people with cerebellar ataxia improve their reaching movements. Participants will use an Oculus Rift headset to practice reaching to virtual targets over several weeks. The goal is to see if this type of trainin…

This study tests if pairing a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) with personalized physical therapy can help people with cerebellar damage (from stroke, tumor, or degeneration) improve movement and daily function. About 30 adults aged 18-75 will participate. The goal i…

This study tests whether Jornay PM, a stimulant taken at night for ADHD, is safe and helpful for children who also have epilepsy. About 25 kids will take the medication and be monitored for improvements in ADHD symptoms. The goal is to ease attention and hyperactivity without tri…

This study tests a new telehealth program called DINOSAUR to help young children (ages 4 to 6) with autism who also have anxiety. The program teaches children and their parents strategies to reduce worry and handle uncertainty. About 70 children will take part in this 14-week onl…

This study compares online parent coaching to in-person coaching for improving social communication in toddlers with autism or social communication delays. About 188 children aged 18-33 months will take part. Parents learn techniques to engage their child during play, aiming to i…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the skin over the spinal cord (called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation) can safely improve walking in children aged 3 to 16 with incomplete spinal cord injury. Twenty children will receive either real stimulati…

This study tests a behavioral therapy for children with Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) who have problem behaviors like aggression or self-injury. Researchers will identify what triggers these behaviors and then train parents to use a tailored treatment. The goal is to reduce p…

This study uses MRI scans to look at brain and spinal cord structure and function in people with cerebral palsy who experience chronic pain. Researchers hope to find patterns in the brain that are linked to pain and sensory issues. Participants aged 8 and older with cerebral pals…

This study looks at ways to help families show up for their scheduled appointments at clinics for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers will test different types of reminder messages and see if having a patient navigator call high-risk families makes a differ…

This study looks at how sleep, physical activity, and daily rhythms relate to ADHD symptoms and brain function in 200 children. Kids wear a wristband for two weeks and complete cognitive tests and MRI scans. The goal is to better understand why ADHD affects people differently and…

This study tests a new training method for caregivers of infants with brachial plexus birth injury (a nerve injury that can cause arm weakness). The goal is to see if the training helps caregivers feel more confident and do daily stretching exercises more consistently, which may …

This study looks at how the brain values mental and physical effort, and how fatigue and rewards change that value. About 185 healthy adults aged 18-35 will perform tasks like focusing attention or squeezing a grip while their brain activity is measured. The goal is to understand…

This study looks at why people with Long COVID (PASC) feel so tired. Researchers will use brain scans and effort-based tasks to compare 200 adults with and without Long COVID. The goal is to find brain changes that cause fatigue, which could lead to better treatments and rehab.