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Developmental Disability clinical trials and research

• 13Clinical trials
• 2NIH research projects
• 5Countries

Newest Developmental Disability clinical trials

All recruiting trials (13)

• ICF-based interdisciplinary case management for adults with intellectual disability

  This study tests whether an ICF-based interdisciplinary case management approach can improve functioning, participation, and quality of life for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability receiving community rehabilitation services.

  Recruiting The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Hong Kong · NCT07813806

• Smart Inhaler Use at Home for Adolescents with IDD and Asthma

  This study tests whether daily use of active smart inhalers at home helps adolescents with intellectual disabilities manage asthma better.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07746921

• Behavioral parent-training with HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5 for caregivers of children ages 0–12.

  This program tests whether group HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5 parent-training classes can help caregivers of children ages 0–12 reduce common challenging behaviors like tantrums, whining, and noncompliance.

  Recruiting University of South Florida · Tampa, Florida · NCT07505381

• Power mobility for very young children with cerebral palsy in early care settings

  This trial tests whether a therapist training program can help providers use powered mobility with children ages 12–32 months with cerebral palsy in home and early intervention settings.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Oregon Health and Science University · Hillsboro, Oregon and 2 other locations · NCT07220590

• Using smart inhalers to help adolescents with asthma and intellectual disabilities

  This study is testing if smart inhalers can help teenagers with asthma and intellectual disabilities manage their condition better than just standard education.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06783101

• Assessing and intervening on problem behaviors in young children with developmental delays

  This study is testing a new way to help young children with developmental delays and their families reduce problem behaviors by using specific assessments and interventions.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada · NCT06771284

• Examining the link between motor skills and sensory processing in children aged 4 to 11

  This study looks at how motor skills and sensory processing are connected in children aged 4 to 11, including those with conditions like Autism, ADHD, and Developmental Coordination Disorder.

  Recruiting University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia · Vic · NCT06764810

• Evaluating the effects of a single session of robotic gait training with Trexo

  This study is testing how a single session of robotic walking training with the Trexo device can help people with physical disabilities, like cerebral palsy, improve their walking ability and overall activity.

  Recruiting University of Calgary · Calgary, Alberta · NCT06407219

• Evaluation of a care program for adults with childhood-onset disabilities

  This study is testing a new care program for adults who had disabilities from childhood to see if it helps them get better healthcare and improve their overall health.

  Recruiting Western University, Canada · London, Ontario · NCT05849285

• Using Metformin to Manage Weight Gain from Antipsychotics in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

  This study tests if Metformin can help adults with intellectual disabilities who are gaining weight from antipsychotic medications lose weight and improve their health.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · Toronto, Ontario · NCT05744479

• Improving math skills in children with learning disabilities

  This study tests a new way to help children with learning disabilities improve their math skills by using different methods to see what works best for them.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05201534

• Early intervention program for preschoolers with developmental disorders

  This study tests a 12-week program that gives preschoolers with developmental disorders extra support to help them improve their social communication skills.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT04026386

• Neuropsychological and brain imaging evaluation in patients with brain damage

  This study tests how brain injuries affect thinking and memory by comparing patients with brain damage to healthy people using brain scans and other tests.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Caen · Caen · NCT03586258

NIH-funded research (2)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Pregnancy and baby health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  This project looks at why pregnant people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have higher risks during pregnancy and for their babies using large health and birth records.

  NIH research University of California, San Diego · La Jolla, United States · NIH-11249642

• Investigating maternal and infant health outcomes in pregnant women with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  This study is looking at the health challenges that pregnant women with intellectual and developmental disabilities face, along with their babies, to find ways to help improve their health and prevent problems during pregnancy and birth.

  NIH research University of California, San Diego · La Jolla, United States · NIH-11042724

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Quick answers

How many Developmental Disability clinical trials are recruiting right now?

13, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 5 countries. The most sites are in United States (7 trials), Canada (3 trials), Hong Kong (1 trial), Spain (1 trial), France (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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