NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

This study tested a program called PR-ESSENCE, which teaches teens and staff how to solve problems together. Twenty youth aged 12-17 with behavior issues in special treatment homes took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces problem behaviors and improves daily life c…

This study tested a therapy called Modelo Sentido's® in 24 children aged 3 to 7 with autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. The therapy combines behavioral, sensory, and stress-management techniques to improve daily living skills, communication, and family well-being. Re…

This study tested whether a structured physiotherapy program—including breathing exercises, balance training, and relaxation techniques—could reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in 117 children aged 6 to 18 with autism or ADHD. Participants were randomly assigned to either the…

This study tested whether listening to white noise or seeing visual pixel noise can help children with ADHD perform better on attention tasks. Sixty children (some with ADHD, some without) completed eye-tracking exercises while exposed to different types of noise. The goal was to…

This study tested whether video-based therapy could improve mental well-being for parents of children with special health needs. 104 Cantonese-speaking parents in Hong Kong took part. The therapy focused on acceptance and commitment techniques to reduce stress, anxiety, and depre…

This study tested a special light helmet (called tPBM) on 6 autistic children aged 4–12 who also had abnormal brain activity or epilepsy. The helmet delivered near-infrared light to specific brain areas twice a week for 10 weeks. The goal was to see if it could safely improve foc…

This completed study followed over 1,100 pregnant women in Guangzhou to see how their diet and nutrition during and after pregnancy relate to blood sugar problems like gestational diabetes. Researchers also tracked the children's growth, brain development, and allergies up to age…

This study looked at 500 children aged 5 to 18 to understand how birth events, thinking abilities, and social-emotional skills relate to learning problems and developmental disorders like ADHD and autism. Researchers compared kids with and without these conditions using memory, l…

This completed study followed 126 babies born at 35 weeks or later who were at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Researchers compared those who had low blood sugar in their first day of life with those who did not, testing their thinking, movement, and language skills at 1…

This study tested a French version of the PEERS social skills program for 64 adolescents and young adults with rare neurodevelopmental disorders. The goal was to see if improving social skills could lower their risk of anxiety and depression. Participants attended the program wit…

This study tested a set of questions to better identify suicide risk in young people aged 8–17 with autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers asked 278 participants and their parents about thoughts of self-harm and understanding of death. The goal was to create a …

This study explores whether a single general anesthesia before age 4 can affect thinking skills like memory, attention, and flexibility in children aged 9-10. Researchers compared 80 children—half had anesthesia, half did not—using computer tasks. The goal is to understand if ear…

This early-stage study tested a new oral drug called IAMA-6 in 72 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed for neurodevelopmental disorders, but this trial did not treat any disease. Researchers monitored side effects, vital s…