NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

This study tested whether shining a special near-infrared light on the brain could help children with autism. Six children aged 4-12 with autism and specific abnormal brain wave patterns wore a special head device twice a week for 10 weeks. Researchers looked for improvements in …

This study explored whether simple background noise—like visual static or auditory white noise—could help children with ADHD perform better on tasks requiring focus and self-control. Researchers compared 60 children, some with ADHD and some without, as they completed computer tas…

This study tested whether a structured physiotherapy program could help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Researchers enrolled 117 participants aged 6-18 and randoml…

This study tested a French version of a social skills training program called PEERS for adolescents and young adults (aged 12-30) with rare neurodevelopmental disorders. The goal was to see if improving social skills could help reduce feelings of loneliness, social anxiety, and d…

This study tested a 10-week problem-solving training program called PR-ESSENCE for teenagers with neurodevelopmental disorders living in specialized treatment homes. The goal was to see if the program could reduce their challenging behaviors and improve their relationships. Teens…

This study aimed to understand if low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in the first day of life affects brain development in certain at-risk babies. Researchers followed 126 babies born small or slightly early, comparing developmental test scores at age 2 between those who had low bloo…

This study looked at whether having general anesthesia for a single surgery before age 4 might affect a child's thinking skills years later. Researchers compared 80 children aged 9-10, some who had anesthesia and some who did not, using computer games to test memory, focus, and p…

This was an early-stage study to check the safety of a new oral drug called IAMA-6 in healthy adults. Researchers gave 72 healthy volunteers single and multiple doses to see how their bodies handled the drug and to identify any side effects. The goal was to gather basic safety in…

This study aimed to understand the connections between early life factors, thinking skills, and social-emotional development in children with learning difficulties or neurodevelopmental conditions. Researchers observed and tested over 500 children and adolescents, comparing those…