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Complementary and alternative therapies for Down syndrome.

Nancy J Roizen1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA. roizenn@ccf.org

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews
|June 25, 2005
PubMed
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Parents of children with Down syndrome explore alternative therapies like nutritional supplements to improve cognitive function and appearance. Scientific evidence for these Down syndrome treatments remains limited, though antioxidants show promise.

Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Parents of children with Down syndrome actively seek alternative therapies.
  • Nutritional supplements are the most common complementary and alternative therapy used.
  • Other therapies include cell therapy, plastic surgery, hormonal therapy, and massage therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use of alternative therapies in individuals with Down syndrome.
  • To highlight the lack of rigorous scientific studies on these interventions.
  • To explore potential benefits of specific therapies like antioxidants and Alzheimer's medications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of complementary and alternative therapies for Down syndrome.
  • Analysis of theoretical promise for specific treatments.

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  • Identification of research gaps in Down syndrome interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Nutritional supplements are frequently used by parents.
    • A significant lack of well-designed scientific studies exists for most alternative therapies.
    • Antioxidants present theoretical promise for cognitive, immune, and aging-related issues in Down syndrome.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to validate the efficacy and safety of alternative therapies for Down syndrome.
    • Antioxidants and Alzheimer's disease medications warrant further investigation for potential benefits in Down syndrome.
    • Evidence-based approaches are crucial for managing Down syndrome health concerns.