PEDIATRICS

This study is testing if a simple saliva sample can accurately diagnose respiratory infections in children under 2 years old, just as well as the current standard nose swab. It will involve 502 children, each providing both a saliva sample and a nose swab for comparison. The goal…

This study is testing whether having a child life specialist help kids during a skin prick allergy test makes the experience better. Child life specialists use play, preparation, and support to help children feel safe and cooperate during medical procedures. Researchers will comp…

This large study aims to find out if a drug called ketamine works as well as the standard morphine for treating severe pain in children who come to the emergency room with a broken bone or bad stomach ache. Researchers want to see if ketamine causes fewer serious side effects lik…

This study aims to understand how a specific cancer treatment affects children's growth and hormone development as they become teenagers and adults. Researchers will compare 300 former pediatric cancer patients: one group had a stem cell transplant before puberty, and the other g…

This study is testing whether a new vibration therapy device called ViBandz is easy for families to use at home. Researchers will work with 30 children who have movement problems from neurological conditions. Parents will try the device during their child's regular therapy appoin…

This study aims to create a clearer, shared definition of what 'complex care' means for children and young people with serious, life-limiting illnesses. Researchers will interview children, their parents, and the professionals who support them across health, education, and social…