Please consider participating in one of our research studies! 

Please consider participating in one of our research studies! The  Shriver Center has been a pioneer in research, education and service for individuals with IDD and their families. Together with the University of Massachusetts Medical School and other partners, our researchers investigate the causes, treatment and prevention of IDD with the goal of optimizing the functioning of individuals with disabilities and promoting healthy lifestyles. To that end, we are always looking for children and young adults—with or without disabilities—to take part in our research programs.

These studies are currently recruiting participants:

  • AACAP Pilot Wrap-Around study

    This study aims to investigate inflammatory cytokines as potential biomarkers of social communication deficits and to explore the relationship of these factors to measures of stress in patients and caregivers.

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  • Digital Helpers Study

    The purpose of this study is to learn from teens and young adults on the autism spectrum, their parents/guardians and others, what an Augmented Reality-based Digital Helper should look like, sound like and what it should be able to do so it can be a helper that is useful and enjoyable for teens/young adults with ASD.

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  • Long-term Antipsychotic Pediatric Safety trial

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  • Measure ASD Research Study for children ages 2.5-6 years with concern for autism or who are typically developing

    This study will examine if a new investigational medical device, called the EarliPoint™ Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder, can be used to diagnose autism in children ages 31-84 months. The device detects the presence and severity of autism spectrum disorder and related developmental delays.

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  • Neonatal Biomarkers Study

    Neonatal Biomarkers in Extremely Preterm Babies Predict Childhood Brain Disorders: The Elgan-3 Study (Extremely low gestational age newborns)

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  • Social Cognition: Research study for Adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

    A magnetic resonance imaging study to measure the concentrations of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain and discover how they are related to the social deficits seen in autism spectrum disorder.

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