Evaluating treatment for patients with intellectual and severe multiple disabilities
Official title: Evaluating the Treatment in the the Center for Disabled People in Aachen (MZEB Aachen) - a Registry on Patients With Severe Disabilities
Run by RWTH Aachen University · NCT04781452 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different treatments and care from healthcare professionals can help people with intellectual disabilities and severe multiple disabilities feel better and improve their lives.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | RWTH Aachen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2029 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | June 24, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04781452 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or severe multiple disabilities who are willing to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are housed in institutions or prisons may not receive any benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the evaluation of patient characteristics, involved healthcare professionals, and therapies at the MZEB Aachen, a specialized center for individuals with intellectual disabilities and severe multiple disabilities. Since November 2018, the center has provided multidisciplinary care involving physicians, nurses, and various therapists to optimize healthcare for these patients. The study aims to gather data on diagnoses, treatment approaches, and patient progress to enhance the understanding and management of disabilities in this setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies and better health outcomes for patients with intellectual and severe multiple disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is relatively novel in Germany, similar multidisciplinary care models have shown success in other countries, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * intellectual disability and/or severe multiple disability (disability degree GdB at least 70 and at least one noticeable sign * willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * housed in an Institution and/or prison
Where it's running
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RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andrea Maier, MD
- Email: mzeb@ukaachen.de
- Phone: 0049 241 8089606
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.