PEDIATRICS

This study tests whether providing free, medically tailored meals to children with Type 1 Diabetes who face food insecurity can improve their health. Fifty kids will either receive standard care or standard care plus 10 healthy meals per week for 6 months. Researchers will track …

This study will compare two ways to test for respiratory viruses in children under 2 years old: the standard, uncomfortable nose swab versus a simple saliva sample. Researchers want to see if saliva is just as accurate at detecting viruses, while being less painful and stressful …

This study compares ketamine to morphine for treating acute pain in children visiting the emergency department. Over 1,000 children with abdominal pain or broken bones will receive either drug. The goal is to see if ketamine works as well as morphine but with fewer side effects.

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 observes pain levels in teenagers aged 13-18 after outpatient tonsil and adenoid removal. Participants receive either acetaminophen with ibuprofen or acetaminophen with oral ketorolac, based on their surgeon's usual practice. They report pain and recovery via text surv…

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…