Pervasive developmental disorder

This pilot study tests whether combining a social robot with board games can improve socio-emotional skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children aged 4 to 10 will be randomly assigned to either a robot-assisted board game group or conventional occupational th…

This study tested an 8-week virtual reality program based on cognitive-behavior therapy to help adults with autism spectrum disorder handle sensory sensitivities. 90 participants practiced relaxation, ranked scary situations, and faced them gradually in VR. The goal was to reduce…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve social communication and reduce repetitive behaviors in adolescents with autism. Researchers will use machine learning to analyze brain activity (EEG) and clinical data to predict who will…

This study tests whether a 6-week virtual magic trick training program can improve social and emotional skills in adolescents with autism. Sixty teens aged 11-18 will learn tricks from a magician and practice presenting them. Researchers will measure changes in social knowledge, …

This study screens up to 5,000 healthy volunteers and people at risk for psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders like autism. Participants undergo interviews, cognitive tests, and other evaluations to see if they qualify for future research studies at NIH. The goal is to buil…

This study looks at adults with spinal deformity to understand which factors—like pain, daily functioning, mental health, and frailty—most influence quality of life. It follows 320 people receiving either conservative care, first-time corrective surgery, or a reoperation, using q…