Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario

This study tests whether a personalized diet supplement (a type of starch) can increase helpful gut bacteria in children with Crohn's disease. About 45 kids aged 8 to 16 who are already on anti-TNF medication will take the supplement for up to 48 weeks. The goal is to see if this…

This study tests whether a plant-based resistant starch, tailored to each child's gut, can help restore a healthier gut microbiome in 80 children with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Participants will take the starch or a placebo for several months while researchers measur…

This study tests whether a plant-based resistant starch, tailored to each child, can help restore a healthier gut microbiome in 100 children with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Participants must have mild disease or be in remission. The goal is to increase butyrate produc…

This study explores whether short video clips recorded by parents on their smartphones can help identify children with Down syndrome who are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). About 141 children will participate. Parents will record their child sleeping and then gues…