Can measuring creativity unlock better support for kids with neurodevelopmental disorders?

NCT ID NCT07803146

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are studying creative thinking in children aged 6 to 12 with neurodevelopmental disorders. They want to understand how these children think creatively and how that relates to their overall development. The study involves 212 children and uses various tasks to measure creativity and divergent thinking. The goal is to develop more inclusive ways to assess and support these children.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this study succeeds, it could lead to better ways to assess and support creative thinking in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, making educational tools more inclusive.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it will not test a treatment. The findings may not apply to all children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and the study is early-stage.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 212 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2031

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children aged between 6 and 12 with a neurodevelopmental disorder, who are hospitalised in the ward.

Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6 to 12 years * Prior inclusion in one of the existing clinical cohorts * No objection from those with parental authority * Consent from the participant, who must have read and understood the information leaflet * No acute malnutrition or acute medical condition Exclusion Criteria: * Acute malnutrition or ongoing parenteral nutrition * Acute intercurrent medical condition

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Locations

  • Hôpital Robert Debré

    Paris, 75019, France

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