PEDIATRICS

This study will give free, medically tailored meals to children with Type 1 Diabetes who may not have reliable access to healthy food. Researchers want to see if these meals, along with nutrition counseling, improve blood sugar control, reduce hospital visits, and boost quality o…

This study tests whether a saliva sample can accurately diagnose respiratory infections in children under 2, replacing the standard but painful nasopharyngeal aspirate (nose swab). Researchers will compare results from both methods in 502 children to see if spit is just as reliab…

This study tests whether a low dose of ketamine works as well as morphine for children with sudden, severe pain from belly pain or broken bones. About 1,010 children in the emergency room will receive either ketamine or morphine through an IV. The goal is to see if ketamine can p…

This study tests whether child life services—special support to help kids cope with medical procedures—can reduce pain and fear during skin prick allergy tests. About 140 children aged 1-18 will either receive this extra support or standard care. Researchers will measure pain, ho…

This study will follow 300 children who had cancer to see how a stem cell transplant before puberty affects their final height and hormone levels. Researchers will compare those who received a transplant with those who did not. The goal is to understand the long-term impact on gr…

This study is for children with life-limiting illnesses, their families, and the professionals who care for them. Researchers want to understand what 'complexity' really means in their care across health, school, and social services. By interviewing everyone involved, they hope t…