We are excited to share journal publications like this one resulting from FORWARD data. There are many more papers currently in development, and the future for Fragile X syndrome research is bright as more data is gathered.
Summary
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a multidimensional concept involving physical, psychological, social, and cognitive aspects of life. Individuals with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) experience a life-long disorder that impacts the HRQoL of themselves and their family. Thus, HRQoL may be an important outcome measure following intervention.
However, it is yet not known whether HRQoL concerns relate to observed impairments in FXS. In the present study, we examined the nature and degree of association between HRQoL and established measures of functioning in FXS. A total of 155 parents completed the questionnaires including the PedsQL on their child as part of the larger CDC-funded FORWARD study. Families participated from one of three sites: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Rush University, and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. We observed significant relationships between HRQoL and measures of adaptive behavior, maladaptive behaviors, and social functioning. The present study has implications for treatment targets for FXS.
Coffman MC, Shaffer RC, Schmitt LM, Dominick KC, Pedapati E, Wang A, Berry-Kravis E, Tartaglia N, Erickson CA. Examination of Correlates to Health-Related Quality of Life in Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome. Brain Sciences. 2020; 10(4):213. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci10040213
About the FORWARD Registry & Database
FORWARD is made possible by all the participating families sharing their life experiences for research. By giving families, doctors, scientific researchers, and policymakers an inside look into how Fragile X syndrome presents itself across the human lifespan, you’re involvement is a huge contribution toward more positive health outcomes and better care and services for future generations.
Below are more journal publications resulting from FORWARD data.
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