Research Results Roundup
We are excited to share with you some of the great research results that have been published thus far. We are committed to keeping the community up to date on research findings, taking time to reflect and celebrate successes in the field of Fragile X-associated conditions and disorders.
Researchers: If you’ve recently published your scientific findings in a peer-reviewed journal, please share your work with us by emailing research@fragilex.org.
Cheers to the amazing scientific advancements in our field and the advancements to come. It would not be possible without your dedication, passion, and drive to make each day just a bit better.
Delineating Repetitive Behavior Profiles Across the Lifespan in Fragile X Syndrome
RESEARCH RESULTS ROUNDUP — What restricted and repetitive behaviors looked like in 154 individuals with FXS, 2–50 years old, based on age, ASD diagnosis, and IQ score.
Pharmacologic Interventions for Irritability, Aggression, Agitation, and Self-Injurious Behavior in Fragile X Syndrome: An Initial Cross-Sectional Analysis
RESEARCH RESULTS ROUNDUP — The psychopharmacologic management of irritability, agitation, aggression, and self-injurious behaviors and drug therapy treatment.
Toilet Training in Fragile X Syndrome
Research Summary // FORWARD data on 633 individuals with FXS filled the gap for much needed information on when children with FXS learn bladder and bowel toileting skills.
Preventive Care Services and Health Behaviors in Children with Fragile X Syndrome
RESEARCH RESULTS ROUNDUP — This research can help identify preventive care services that patients with FXS may need and focus on reaching recommended preventative care objectives.
Validation of the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery in Intellectual Disability
RESEARCH RESULTS ROUNDUP — Researchers have updated and validated a series of tests within the NIH Toolbox (NIHTB) to assess cognition in people with intellectual disability.
Controlled Trial of Lovastatin Combined With an Open-Label Treatment of a Parent-Implemented Language Intervention in Youth With Fragile X Syndrome
RESEARCH RESULTS ROUNDUP — Controlled trial explores whether the combined lovastatin/behavioral therapy approach would be more effective than just behavioral therapy alone.
Questions?
If you have questions about anything research-related, we’d love to hear from you! You can reach out to Hilary Rosselot directly, or submit your question or comment through our contact form below.
Hilary Rosselot, Director of Research Facilitation
hilary@fragilex.org | (202) 747-6208
Last Updated: 06/04/2021