Life Skills Improved in Children With Down Syndrome After Using Assistive Technology

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Conditions studied: Down Syndrome, Adaptive Behavior, Quality of Life

In brief

Enhancing independence and quality of life are key modifiable outcomes that are short- and long-term goals for children with Down syndrome (DS) and for their parents. The study investigated the efficacy of assistive technology in improving children with Down Syndrome's independence and quality of life. Using a commercially available assistive technology, the MapHabit system, the investigators implemented the software with participants' families for 4 weeks. The investigators hypothesized that the assistive technology will improve adaptive behavioral skills and overall quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05343468

Run by

MapHabit, Inc.

People needed

26

Starts

2020-09-20

Expected to finish

2021-08-05

Last updated by the study team

2023-02-24

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Down syndrome diagnosis
• Age between 7-17
• Internet access
• Proficiency in English

You may not qualify if…

• Ages outside of 7-17
• Located outside of the United States of America
• No internet access
• No proficiency in English

Where it is running

• MapHabit, Inc. — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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