A center focused on improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Overall: Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center at Vanderbilt
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10915486
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is working on research to find better ways to support and improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and they’re teaming up with communities to make sure their findings are helpful and practical.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10915486 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) is dedicated to interdisciplinary research and training aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It brings together over 200 faculty members from various departments to collaborate on innovative research and best practices. The center works closely with disability communities to ensure that discoveries are relevant and beneficial. By leveraging institutional resources and fostering a culture of research, the VKC aims to translate findings into practical applications that can improve care and support for individuals with IDD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to intellectual and developmental disabilities may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in care practices and support systems for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Other research centers focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities have shown success in improving care and outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER — NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NEUL, JEFFREY L — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: NEUL, JEFFREY L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Autistic Disorder