Understanding and improving outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers 2020
This study is looking at how to better understand and treat conditions like autism by exploring things like sleep patterns, with the hope of finding new ways to identify these issues early and improve treatments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897127 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University, which aims to understand and treat intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The center employs a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing clinical translational methods, genomics, neuroimaging, and behavioral phenotyping to explore the complexities of conditions like autism. By investigating factors such as sleep and circadian dysfunction, the research seeks to identify biomarkers and improve early identification and screening processes. The ultimate goal is to translate scientific discoveries into effective treatments and public policies that can prevent IDD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children diagnosed with autism or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are not within the age range or do not have a diagnosis of autism may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification, treatment, and prevention strategies for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar areas has shown promise in understanding and treating autism and related developmental disabilities, indicating that this approach is built on a foundation of prior successes.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schlaggar, Bradley L — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Schlaggar, Bradley 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.