Purdue University is conducting a research study to learn about development of infants with Fragile X syndrome.
Participation
Who can participate?
Children age 6–18 months with the full mutation may be eligible to participate.
What will happen in the study?
If the individual qualifies and decides to be in this research study, they will complete research activities at home for three sets of activities over the next year. The following is a list of some of the assessments that will happen during the study:
- Online surveys
- Phone interviews
- Telehealth-based play sessions
- Day-long audio recordings of your child’s vocalizations
- Sharing diagnostic records
What are the good things that can happen from this research?
Development of a new telehealth-based platform for remotely monitoring early clinical risk factors in rare syndromes.
What are the bad things that can happen from this research?
Risks include fussiness during the telehealth session, skin irritation or reddening from heart rate monitor adhesive (similar to a band aid), and potential loss of confidentiality. You are welcome to take as many breaks as needed during the telehealth session, or opt out of any tasks. All data is stored in secure, HIPAA-compliant locations, and is deidentified when possible. All researchers accessing your data have been trained to handle sensitive information.
There may be other risks that we do not know about yet.
Will you/your child be paid to complete this survey?
Participants receive $55 per round of assessment activities. You will also receive a brief developmental snapshot report of your child’s behavior as observed during the study.
Our Most Recent Opportunities
Study: Focus Group on Difficulty with Changes and Rigid/Inflexible Behaviors in Fragile X Syndrome
Individuals with FXS who are 18 years or older and able to talk fluently about own experiences, and their caregivers and providers may be eligible to participate. Eligible providers include teachers, psychologists, social workers, and physicians.
Study: Adult Fragile X Premutation Carriers Needed for Registry
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Survey: Cannabidiol (CBD) Use with Fragile X Syndrome
A Mount Sinai Genetic Counseling graduate student is conducting a research study to learn about possible benefits and side effects of CBD supplements when used to treat FXS symptoms. This information will be obtained by using an anonymous online parental and caregiver survey. About the Survey Who can participate? Parents and caregivers caring for somebody with FXS who uses, or has used, CBD supplements may be eligible to participate. The parent or caregiver responding to the survey must be at least 18 years old. The individual with ...
Exploring the Most Important Information for New Premutation Carriers
Participants of this study will explore what information is considered most important to recently diagnosed fragile X premutation carriers. Open to premutation carriers 18 and over who were diagnosed sometime since January 2018.
Parents and Caregivers of Adults with Fragile X Syndrome Needed for a Survey
Kaylynn Shuleski, a master’s in genetic counseling candidate, is conducting a research study to explore the concerns and challenges caregivers may face when planning long-term supports and living arrangements for their adult children with Fragile X syndrome (FXS). This information will be valuable for current and future families when considering long-term supports, as well as for healthcare professionals, counselors, and policy makers. About the Study Who can participate? Parents and caregivers of adults with full mutation ...
Clinical Research Study: Brain Development in Relation to Behavior and Cognition
Males between the ages of 18 and 30 years with a diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome (full mutation) may be eligible to participate.
