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Spatial Training for Down Syndrome

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Research Sponsored by University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Individuals with Down Syndrome ages 10.0 - 25.0
Verbal Comprehension Ability at 4.0 years or above
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up post-test (day 20)

Summary

This trial is testing whether people with Down Syndrome have difficulties with spatial abilities, and if providing them intentional experience with spatial activities can help improve those abilities.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children aged 4-9 years with typical development, and individuals aged 10-25 years with Down Syndrome who have verbal comprehension abilities at or above a 4-year-old level. It aims to help them improve their spatial skills which are crucial for daily tasks.
What is being tested?
The study tests if special activities can enhance spatial abilities in people with Down Syndrome. Participants will do puzzles, block building, and computer tasks over up to eight sessions to see if these exercises can improve mental rotation and perspective taking.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves educational activities like puzzle solving and block building, there are no medical side effects expected from this trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 10 and 25 years old and have Down Syndrome.
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I can understand and use language like a 4-year-old or better.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~post-test (day 20)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and post-test (day 20) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Mental Rotation Ability 1
Mental Rotation Ability 2
Mental Rotation Ability 3
+3 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: ImmediateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive 16 weeks of spatial ability experience.
Group II: DelayedPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants will receive 8 weeks of verbal ability experience prior to receiving 8 weeks of spatial ability experience.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Alabama, TuscaloosaLead Sponsor
46 Previous Clinical Trials
17,482 Total Patients Enrolled
~21 spots leftby Nov 2025
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