Brain chemical clues found in kids with learning disabilities

NCT ID NCT07240142

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dilara Ulger Ozbek Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study measured levels of certain brain chemicals (glutamate, nitric oxide, and L-arginine) in 40 children—some with specific learning disorder and some without. Researchers also gave neuropsychological tests to see if chemical levels relate to learning and thinking skills. The goal was to better understand how brain chemistry may differ in children with learning disorders.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify biological markers for specific learning disorder, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis or new treatment targets.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 40 participants. The findings are preliminary and may not apply to all children with learning disorders. No treatment is being tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

specific learning disability

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY CONTROLS SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sivas Cumhuriyet University

Sivas, Central, 58146, Turkey (Türkiye)

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