New tool aims to measure health in down syndrome for first time

NCT ID NCT04631237

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study created a new tool called the Down Syndrome Health Instrument (DHI) to measure health in people with Down syndrome. Researchers worked with 758 caregivers, individuals with Down syndrome, and experts to develop and test the tool. The goal is to help doctors and researchers better understand and improve health in this population.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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