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!

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.

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.

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.

Woman sitting on a couch and meditating with headphones on
Sarah Douglas, PhD
Virtual
18 years and older
This study is an online two-week mindfulness intervention study for parents of children with developmental disabilities. This study will help researchers better understand if a brief mindfulness program can help reduce stress in parents and caregivers and enhance overall well-being.

Young man with Down syndrome eating at a table with a family member
Lauren Ptomey, PhD, RD
Kansas City, KS
18 to 64 years old
The Brain Outcomes and Lifestyle in Down syndrome (BOLD) study aims to understand how dietary changes and weight impact the risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down syndrome.

Woman with Down syndrome looking at a phone sitting on a couch
Willi Horner-Johnson, PhD
Virtual
18 to 50 years old
The Pregnancy Decisions App Project is looking for adults with developmental disabilities to take a survey for their research project about pregnancy and disabilities.

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.