Status:
UNKNOWN
Characterization of Executive Functions and Patterns of Eye Movements in Children With Developmental Disabilities
Lead Sponsor:
Sheba Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
Bar-Ilan University, Israel
Conditions:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autistic Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-10 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to characterize the profile of executive functions and eye movements in several populations of children with developmental disabilities.
Detailed Description
Abnormal Executive function (EF) profile was considered a major characteristic of Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism, and is frequently implicated in Developmental coordinati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Age of 4-10 years
- A medical diagnosis according to the relevant study group
- Normal vision without glasses or contact lens.
- Exclusion Criteria - clinical groups:
- Intelligence Quotient below 70
- A known brain damage
- A known hearing impairment
- Regular use of medications (except for psychostimulants)
- Evidence for a known genetic syndrome
- History of fetal CMV infection, birth asphyxia, major head injury or epilepsy
- Exclusion Criteria - control group:
- Intelligence Quotient below 70
- Regular use of medications
- Evidence for a neurological / psychiatric disorder, birth injury, developmental delay, head injury, or other medical disorders that affect the central nervous system
- Family History - first degree) of autism, DCD, ADHD or other neurological/psychiatric disorder
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
160 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00716235
Start Date
January 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
January 16 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Weinberg Child Development Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer
Ramat Gan, Israel, 52621