Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario
Clinical trials sponsored by Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario, explained in plain language.
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Could a special starch heal the gut in kids with IBD?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a plant-based resistant starch, tailored to each child's gut bacteria, can improve gut health in 80 children with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Participants will take the starch or a placebo for a period, and researchers will measure change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria diet may extend Crohn's remission in children
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a personalized diet supplement (a type of starch) can increase helpful gut bacteria in children with Crohn's disease. The goal is to see if this can help maintain remission and reduce the need for stronger medication. The study involves 45 children aged 8…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a special starch help calm Crohn's and colitis?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a plant-based starch, tailored to each child's needs, can help restore a healthier gut microbiome in children with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or colitis). About 100 children with mild disease or in remission will receive the starch for 6 months. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Parents' phone videos may spot sleep apnea in kids with down syndrome
Diagnosis OngoingThis study explores whether parents can use their smartphones to record short videos of their child sleeping to screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Children with Down syndrome are at higher risk for OSA, but standard sleep studies can be hard to access. Parents will rate th…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC