A center focused on understanding and treating intellectual and developmental disabilities in children.
Waisman Center Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
This study is all about finding better ways to help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by bringing together experts from different fields to explore new treatments and understand how their brains work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11132922 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Waisman Center Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center is dedicated to advancing knowledge and treatment options for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This interdisciplinary program involves collaboration among experts from various fields, including medicine, public health, and education, to conduct innovative research. The center provides resources for clinical trials, including participant recruitment and behavioral assessments, and utilizes advanced brain imaging techniques to study the neurological aspects of IDD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 years who are diagnosed with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 0-11 years or do not have a diagnosis related to intellectual and developmental disabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and interventions for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar interdisciplinary approaches has shown promise in advancing understanding and treatment of developmental disabilities.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chang, Qiang — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Chang, Qiang
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.