Studies which are Now Recruiting

Do you want to participate in research? These organizations and institutions are looking for individuals with Down syndrome to join their studies. Pick a study you’re interested in to learn more and see if you meet the eligibility requirements. If you qualify, reach out to the study team today!

Researcher checking the ears of a child with Down syndrome with and otoscope
Lori Leibold, PhD
Omaha, NE
7 months and up
The study is evaluating hearing, speech, and language for people with Down syndrome of all ages.

Infant with Down syndrome lying down on blanket
Christina Briscoe Abath MD, EdM
Virtual in the United States
18 years or older
This research study aims to understand whether families of individuals with Down syndrome have received education from healthcare providers about the risk of infantile spasms and to identify if there are geographic or demographic differences in who receives this information.

Mother hugging her son with Down syndrome
Dr. Luis Columna, PhD
Virtual in the United States
35 to 65 years old
The purpose of this study is to examine the connection between menopause, caregiving responsibilities, and physical activity among mothers of children with or without disabilities in the United States.

Young man with Down syndrome speaking with a medical professional at an appointment
Jessica Solomon Sanders, MD
United States
18 years or older
The purpose of this study is to understand how doctors, patients with Down syndrome, and their supporters talk to each other during clinic visits.

Woman with Down syndrome playing a game at a table with a man
Yingying Yang, PhD
Montclair, New Jersey
35 to 50 years old
Adults with Down Syndrome will play games and do simple activities on the computer, on paper, and with board games. These activities help researchers learn how people think and solve problems. Parents or caregivers will answer questions about everyday skills, like memory and daily routines.

Three HTP participants smiling and showing off their blood draw bandages
Joaquín Espinosa, PhD
Denver, CO
6 months to 89 years old
This project will significantly increase the speed of Down syndrome research and the understanding of associated medical conditions such as leukemia and Alzheimer's disease.

Man riding a horse with two other people walking alongside
Beth Fields, PhD, OTR/L, BCG
Madison, WI or Virtual
30 years old and up
The Geriatric Health Services Research Lab is conducting a research study to explore how the Riding in the Moment horseback riding program can be adapted to include adults with Down syndrome.

Young woman with Down syndrome looking at a phone with her friend
Aaron Dallman, PhD and Shristi Rawal, PhD
Newark, NJ or Virtual
14 years old and up
The purpose of the research study is to create a fun, easy-to-use mobile app to support healthy habits in teens and young adults with Down syndrome.

Woman with alopecia and a person's arm with eczema
Emma Guttman, MD, PhD and Dusan Bogunovic, PhD
New York, NY
12 years and older
This study is testing whether a medicine called abrocitinib can help people 12 years and older with Down syndrome treat alopecia areata (hairloss) and symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema).