Emotional Processes in Adults With Intellectual Developmental Disorder (NCT07303270) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Emotional Processes in Adults With Intellectual Developmental Disorder
France60 participantsStarted 2026-02-19
Plain-language summary
Emotions play a crucial part in the quality of life, interpersonal relationships and mental health in general. In adults presenting with intellectual developmental disorder (IDD), emotional abilities may be hindered, thus leading to more challenging behaviors. A better understanding of emotional processes of adults with IDD may help improve the efficiency of behavioral interventions and better improve their quality of life.
The primary goal of this study is to better characterize the abilities and weaknesses of adults with IDD concerning their emotional processes, in comparison to a healthy population. The secondary goals are :
* to determine if these difficulties are underlined by oculomotor and attention (auditory and visual) processes
* to determine if behavioral difficulties, as reported by the families of adults with IDD, are underlined by specific difficulties in facial emotion recognition, emotion identification in context and/or identification of vocal emotions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
IDD group :
* Diagnosis of IDD according to DSM-V criteria
* aged between 18 and 3 years
* French speaking
* Membership or entitlement to a social security plan
* informed consent, or that of the tutor, to take part in the study
* presence of a caregiver to complete the questionnaires at V2.
Control group :
* aged between 18 and 35 years
* French speaking
* Membership or entitlement to a social security plan
* Informed written consent to take part in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
IDD group :
* visual or auditory impairments, evaluated at V1
* non stabilized epilepsy
* undergoing treatments that can impact brain or psychological functioning
* major motor disorders
* breastfeeding or pregnant woman
Control group :
* neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorder
* history of brain trauma (TBI, stroke, etc…) or non-stabilized epilepsy
* visual or auditory impairments, evaluated at V1
* non stabilized epilepsy
* undergoing treatments that can impact brain or psychological functioning
* major motor disorders
* breastfeeding or pregnant woman
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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proportion of correct answers on the ACQUISS battery