CHILD

This trial tests a 12-week virtual program called Conmigo, designed to help Latina girls aged 8-11 and their mothers become more physically active together. The program includes weekly 1.5-hour sessions with teaching, skill-building, and at least 30 minutes of exercise. Researche…

This study tested a drug called clomastine fumarate in 28 children aged 3-12 with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition that causes developmental delays. The goal was to see if the drug could improve thinking, movement, and social skills by repairing brain myelin. The study used…

This study tested whether a thermal camera could detect intestinal inflammation in 43 children with Crohn disease. The camera measures heat patterns on the belly, which may reflect underlying inflammation. Researchers compared these readings to standard stool tests and symptom sc…

This study tests a program called FLARE that teaches families how to protect children from the sun. It includes children ages 8 to 17 who have a parent who survived melanoma and who have had at least one sunburn in the past year. Families are randomly assigned to either the FLARE…

This study tested whether a supplement made from bovine colostrum (the first milk from cows) can prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. Sixty children with a history of recurrent UTIs took part. The goal was to see if this natural prebiotic could reduce the…

This study looked at whether a specific breathing exercise (forced expiration while lying on the side of the surgery) can shorten the time children need a chest tube after lung surgery. The tube drains fluid that builds up after the operation. The study involved 140 children aged…

This study tested whether using bandages printed with cartoon characters helps children feel less fear, stress, and pain during burn dressing changes. 42 children aged 6-11 with second-degree burns were randomly assigned to get either cartoon or plain bandages. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether applying coconut oil or moisturizing lotion helps the skin of premature newborns. Researchers measured skin condition, moisture, pH, and vital signs like temperature and heart rate in 90 babies. The goal was to see if these simple moisturizers could i…

This study tested whether watching an underwater video through virtual reality goggles or on a screen could help children aged 7-12 feel less pain, fear, and distress while getting an IV. Sixty-six children were split into three groups: VR goggles, video screen, or standard care.…

This study tested two simple play activities—bubble breathing and tell-show-do (a storytelling technique)—to see if they could reduce anxiety in children aged 5-12 and their parents before elective surgery. 210 families participated, and their anxiety levels were measured before …

This study tested whether playing with an interactive toy or a robot during nebulized inhalation treatment reduces anxiety and fear in children aged 4-10 in the pediatric emergency department. 72 children were randomly assigned to use an interactive doll, a robot, or standard car…

This study tested whether playing special music (solfeggio frequencies or Turkish classical tunes) during allergy skin tests could lower pain in children and anxiety in their parents. 120 children aged 2 to 17 took part. Parents reported their anxiety before and after the test, a…

This observational study will look at 80 children aged 8-14 to see if regularly playing wind instruments like the flute or melodica changes their chest movement, posture, breathing rate, and physical capacity. Half the kids will be wind instrument players, and the other half will…

This study tested an online training program called GRIN, designed to help community health workers better support the dental health of high-risk children and teens. 455 health workers took part, completing surveys on their knowledge, attitudes, and confidence before and after th…

This Pfizer study tested whether wearable activity monitors (like a smartwatch) can accurately measure walking, running, and sleep in healthy children aged 3 to 17. Eighty-seven kids wore the devices during lab activities and at home for two weeks. The goal was to see if these to…

This study looked back at the medical records of 67 children treated for anaphylaxis in a Turkish emergency department over 10 years. Researchers wanted to know how long kids were observed and how often a second wave of symptoms (biphasic reaction) occurred. They also looked for …