CHILDREN

This study looked at the safety of BAY 94-9027 (Jivi) in 36 children aged 7 to 12 with severe hemophilia A. The medicine is a longer-lasting clotting factor given as an injection to prevent and treat bleeding. Researchers monitored for allergic reactions and whether the drug stop…

This study tested whether combining low-dose atropine eye drops with special soft contact lenses works better than eye drops alone to slow the progression of severe nearsightedness in children. 120 Chinese children aged 6-12 with rapidly worsening high myopia were randomly assign…

This study tested a new app called 'Hi Dongdong' that uses artificial intelligence to assess speech delays in children. Researchers compared the app's results with standard language tests in 931 children aged 2 to 14. The goal was to see if the AI-based assessment works as well a…

This study tested a program where community health workers visited families at home to help manage childhood obesity. It included 300 children aged 2-6 who were overweight. The goal was to see if this approach could lower their BMI over time.

This study tested a program to help children aged 8-12 with cystic fibrosis and their mothers build life skills and psychological resilience. The program included activities like laughter yoga and support sessions. Researchers measured lung function, quality of life, and emotiona…

This study looked at 60 children aged 3-12 getting hernia surgery to compare two anesthesia methods: one given through a vein (target-controlled infusion) and one inhaled as a gas. The goal was to see which method helps kids recover better and stay more stable during surgery. Res…

This study tested whether applying Emla cream before a routine vaccination at 3 months old reduces pain in healthy babies. 72 infants received either Emla cream or a placebo cream. Researchers measured pain using a standard scale and crying time. The goal was to see if the cream …

This study looked at 60 children aged 2 to 7 having lower abdominal surgery to see which pain block works better: an erector spinae block or a caudal block. Both are numbing injections given before surgery to reduce pain. The researchers measured pain using a special scale and tr…

This study looked at whether two simple, low-cost tools—Buzzy (a vibrating device) and HSTT (a cold spray)—can reduce pain and fear in children aged 4 to 6 when they get a shot in the emergency department. 120 children participated, and researchers measured their pain and fear us…

This study tested two simple distraction methods—bubble blowing and a mental game with praise—to help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety during a blood draw. Over 200 kids took part, and their pain and fear levels were measured before and after the procedure.…

This study looked at whether playing digital games or watching cartoons can help children aged 5 to 10 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety while getting stitches in the emergency room. A total of 90 children were split into three groups: one played a digital game, one watched carto…

This study tested whether watching a special animated film through virtual reality glasses before a heart catheterization could reduce children's anxiety, fear, and pain. Forty-two children aged 5 to 10 took part. The results help show if a simple, fun distraction can make medica…

This study tested whether visual or sensory distractions (like videos or toys) help reduce pain and anxiety in 100 healthy children aged 4-6 during a dental numbing shot. Kids were randomly assigned to a distraction group or a no-distraction group. Researchers measured pain and a…

This study looked at whether a specific injection technique (ventrogluteal) could make shots less painful for children. 90 kids aged 6-12 took part. Those who got the special technique reported less pain and had a lower pulse rate than those who got the usual shot. The findings s…

This study tested two quick, drug-free methods—the Helfer Skin Tap Technique (gentle tapping near the injection site) and a plastic device called ShotBlocker—to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in 120 children aged 4 to 6 receiving intramuscular shots in a pediatric emergency depar…

This study tested three different sedative drugs given as a mist to children aged 3-7 before tonsil surgery. The goal was to see which one helps kids feel calm and separate easily from parents. 60 children took part, and researchers measured sedation levels and anxiety.

This study tested two ways to control pain in 50 children (ages 1-7) after hernia surgery. One method used an ultrasound-guided injection near the belly muscles, the other a shot near the tailbone. Researchers measured how long until kids needed extra pain medicine and how much t…

This study tested whether melatonin patches can reduce dental anxiety in children aged 5-7. Fifty-two kids were given either a melatonin patch or a placebo sticker 30 minutes before dental treatment. Researchers measured anxiety using a special scale, plus pulse and blood pressur…

This study tested whether using a low-power laser on acupuncture points, along with standard anti-nausea drugs, could better prevent nausea and vomiting in children aged 2 to 20 receiving chemotherapy. The goal was to see if this added treatment could reduce or eliminate vomiting…

This study created and tested a new questionnaire called the Asthma Health Literacy Scale for Children (AHLSC) for kids aged 8-12 with asthma. 196 children completed the 19-question survey online. The scale is a valid and reliable way to measure how much children understand about…

This study tested a program called AWARE that helps families and doctors review a child's psychiatric medications and decide if any can be safely lowered or stopped. The program includes a simple handout explaining common medications and a guide for slowly reducing doses to avoid…

This study looked at whether a new device can reliably measure knee muscle strength and electrical activity in 20 children with cerebral palsy, aged 5 to 16. The goal was to see if the tool works well in a clinic. The study did not test a treatment, but rather aimed to improve ho…

This study looked at 400 boys aged 7-12 with bedwetting to see if a narrow urinary opening (meatal stenosis) plays a role. Researchers checked how common this condition was and whether surgery to widen the opening helped stop bedwetting. The goal was to better understand this pos…

This study looked at 81 children aged 2-6 having groin surgery to see if a parent's anxiety before the operation affects the child's anxiety and pain afterward. Researchers measured parent anxiety with a standard questionnaire and child anxiety before surgery, then tracked the ch…

This study looked at whether a special education program helps children with type 1 diabetes learn more about their disease and feel better. 68 kids took part. Researchers measured their knowledge, quality of life, and health markers like blood sugar control. The goal is to see i…

This study looked at 3,750 children aged 1 to 12 to find out why placing a supraglottic airway device (a type of breathing mask) can be difficult during surgery. Researchers tracked problems like needing multiple attempts, low oxygen levels, or high airway pressure. They also che…

This study looked back at 761 children who had pancreatic surgery to understand why the surgery was done, what complications happened, and how many children died. The goal was to fill a gap in knowledge since most data on pancreatic surgery comes from adults. The study did not te…

This study looked at how traditional games (like tag or hopscotch) compare to free play (unstructured playtime) in helping primary school children improve their physical fitness and social skills. Researchers included 104 children aged 5 to 9 from schools in Sukkur. The goal was …

This study collected information from 1,400 children across France to understand how doctors manage supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), a condition where the heart suddenly beats very fast. The researchers compared different medicines and a procedure called catheter ablation to s…

This study tested whether a device that tracks heart rate changes (called the Analgesia Nociception Index) can detect pain in 17 children with cerebral palsy. The children were watched during painful procedures like injections and physical therapy. The goal was to see if this too…

This study looked at how the brain works in people with autism spectrum disorders, healthy volunteers, and their close relatives. Researchers used interviews, thinking tests, brain scans, and genetic samples to learn more. The goal was to better understand the biology behind auti…

This study checked if a special sensor called SpotOn™ can accurately measure the core body temperature of children during surgery. 70 children aged 1 day to 16 years took part. The goal was to see if this non-invasive forehead patch works as well as standard methods.