New study aims to decode emotional challenges in intellectual disability
NCT ID NCT07303270
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how adults with intellectual developmental disorder (IDD) understand emotions, compared to people without IDD. Researchers will test 60 adults using tasks that involve recognizing facial expressions, emotions in context, and vocal tones. The goal is to find specific emotional strengths and weaknesses, which could help design better behavioral support and improve quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: IDD group : * Diagnosis of IDD according to DSM-V criteria * aged between 18 and 3 years * French speaking * Membership or entitlement to a social security plan * informed consent, or that of the tutor, to take part in the study * presence of a caregiver to complete the questionnaires at V2. Control group : * aged between 18 and 35 years * French speaking * Membership or entitlement to a social security plan * Informed written consent to take part in the study. Exclusion Criteria: IDD group : * visual or auditory impairments, evaluated at V1 * non stabilized epilepsy * undergoing treatments that can impact brain or psychological functioning * major motor disorders * breastfeeding or pregnant woman Control group : * neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorder * history of brain trauma (TBI, stroke, etc…) or non-stabilized epilepsy * visual or auditory impairments, evaluated at V1 * non stabilized epilepsy * undergoing treatments that can impact brain or psychological functioning * major motor disorders * breastfeeding or pregnant woman
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Locations
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CH Le Vinatier
RECRUITINGBron, 69500, France
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