NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can improve gut health in children aged 3-7 with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism. Over 6 months, 60 children will receive either the probiotic or a placebo. The goal is to see if the probiotic can restore a healthy balance …

This study tests a program called PACE that helps adults with intellectual disability become more physically active. About 120 adults, their caregivers, and coaches will take part. The program focuses on increasing daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous activity to improve overall …

This study aims to create a simple, accurate tool using sensors and machine learning to detect motor delays in babies as young as 1 month old. Researchers will observe 1,700 infants, including those with brain injuries and healthy controls, to see if the technology can predict fu…

This study tests whether a child-focused goal-setting method called ENGAGE helps kids with disabilities like autism or cerebral palsy get more out of therapy. About 96 children aged 5-12 and their therapists will be split into two groups: one using ENGAGE and one using usual care…

This study looks at whether letting children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (like autism or cerebral palsy) set their own therapy goals leads to better outcomes. About 96 kids aged 5-12 and their therapists will be split into two groups: one using a child-focused goal-setti…

This study compares a program called COPCA with standard physical therapy and parent education for infants under 12 months who are at risk of developmental disorders. The goal is to see if COPCA improves motor skills and daily functioning while also helping parents feel more conf…

This study explores whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can make rehabilitation more fun and effective for children aged 8 to 18 with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, autism, and cerebral palsy. Researchers will use a special VR platform to work on thinking, movement, a…

This study looks at children aged 4 to 12 with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or genetic disorders. They receive 2.5 hours of personalized therapy each day for two weeks. Researchers track changes in skills like movement, attention, and communication to see if the progra…

This study looks at whether a specially trained nurse can effectively screen for neurodevelopmental disorders (like delays in learning or behavior) in children aged 1 to 5 who have congenital heart disease. About 270 children will take part. The goal is to see if this screening m…

This study tests whether different types of appointment reminders and extra support from a patient navigator can help families attend their scheduled visits for autism and neurodevelopmental assessments. About 5,000 patients will be enrolled, and researchers will track which remi…

This study looks at whether a special way of speaking called 'parentese' (the slow, high-pitched talk often used with babies) helps autistic toddlers learn new words. Researchers will show children videos or interact with them live to see if this speech style improves word learni…

This study looks at why people with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have trouble with movement and coordination. Researchers will test touch and body-position senses in 280 children and adults to see if these sensory problems are a root cause. The goal is to better unde…

This study is testing a new set of activities to measure how children aged 8 to 16 with autism, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental disorders understand social situations. Researchers want to see if these tests can better identify specific social thinking challenges. The goal is to…

This study follows 1,000 people with certain genetic changes linked to brain development issues like autism, intellectual disability, and seizures. Researchers collect medical records, school reports, and test results to see how these genes affect thinking, movement, and behavior…

This study watches how preterm and full-term babies move in their first months to see if these early movements can predict their motor, thinking, and sensory skills at 18 and 36 months old. Researchers will score the babies' movements from videos and later ask parents about their…

This study tests a digital platform called the Genetics Navigator, designed to help patients and parents of children who are offered genetic testing. The goal is to see if using the platform reduces distress and improves the overall experience. About 170 adults will participate, …

This study looks at how babies move and make sounds to find early clues for conditions like cerebral palsy and autism. Researchers will ask parents to upload short videos of their child at different ages. The goal is to learn which patterns are normal and which might signal a nee…