PEDIATRIC CANCER

This study tests a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) to prevent and treat painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in children aged 4–17 with cancer. About 49 kids will either receive the light treatment or a standard gel. The goal is to see if light therapy reduces so…

This study tests a program called FoodiiS-Kids that delivers healthy food and teaches cooking skills to parents of children who have finished cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the program is helpful and safe for families. About 21 parents of children aged 5-12 who completed…

This study tests a mobile app called CesiKids, designed with input from nurses, teens who have had cancer, and parents, to help hospitalized adolescents aged 12-18 with cancer build psychological resilience. Participants will either use the app for four weeks or receive standard …

This study tests a 12-week nurse-led program for teens who have finished cancer treatment and their parents. The program includes a face-to-face meeting and follow-ups via Zoom to help manage symptoms, learn about health, and build self-care skills. Researchers want to see if the…

This study looks at whether structured physical activity and play can help preschool children (ages 1-5) with cancer improve their motor skills and development. 82 children will be split into two groups: one gets hospital-based play sessions, and the other gets hospital play plus…

This study tests a smartphone app called PainCaRe that gives parents real-time advice on managing their young child's cancer pain at home. About 40 parents of children aged 2-11 with cancer will use the app for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and helps reduc…

This study tests whether a wearable activity tracker and a smartphone exercise app can help teenagers (13-18) with cancer feel less tired and improve their daily life. Half of the 50 participants will follow an 8-week video-guided exercise program, while the other half receives s…

This study explores whether providing medically tailored meals and nutrition coaching to families of children undergoing cancer treatment can improve the child's nutrition and reduce caregiver stress. About 60 children (ages 5-21) and their caregivers will receive weekly meal del…

This study looks at whether a training program for nurses who care for children with cancer can improve their knowledge and habits around central venous catheter care. Central lines are tubes that deliver medicine, but they can cause serious infections if not handled correctly. T…

This study looks at whether genetic testing can help doctors choose the right dose of cancer medicine for children. Researchers will check for gene changes that affect how drugs work. The goal is to reduce side effects and make treatment safer. About 130 children with cancer or t…

This study will test two methods of digital education—text messages versus multimedia modules—to see which better helps caregivers of children with cancer understand the disease and its treatment. About 400 caregivers in Swahili-speaking communities will take part. The goal is to…

This study follows 100 children who receive a stem cell transplant to see how their thinking skills change over one year. Researchers will test memory, attention, and physical abilities before and after the transplant. They also look at factors like activity levels and environmen…

This study looks at ways to improve how healthcare teams talk to each other in hospitals that treat children with cancer but have limited resources. The goal is to see if better communication can help doctors and nurses work together more effectively, which may lead to better car…