Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

This study tested whether adding a bowel ultrasound to the standard abdominal X-ray helps doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) — a dangerous gut infection in premature babies — more accurately. Researchers enrolled 169 infants in the NICU and compared how quickly they…

This study tested a wearable device that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain in 10 children with a rare epilepsy called CSWS, where abnormal brain activity occurs during sleep. The device was applied for just 10 minutes to the area causing the seizures. Researchers measur…

This study looked at whether nonopioid pain relievers (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) work as well as opioids (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for children after surgery for a severe elbow fracture. 137 children aged 4 to 10 were randomly assigned to one of the two pain regimens. Their …

This study created and tested a program to help teens and young adults (ages 14-21) who vape or smoke quit while they are in the hospital. 144 participants took part, and the program focused on helping them stop for at least 30 days. The goal was to see if this hospital-based sup…

This study tested a program called PACT (Parent Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for parents of children with pediatric feeding disorder. 30 parents joined and were randomly assigned to either PACT or a control group. The goal was to see if PACT could reduce parents' stress, an…

This study looked at how obesity affects the way children's bodies process common acid reflux medications like lansoprazole and pantoprazole. Researchers gave a single dose of these drugs to 76 children aged 6-21, both with and without obesity, and measured how long the drugs sta…

This completed study looked at 29 people with hypophosphatasia, a rare bone disease, who had no known genetic cause from standard tests. Researchers used whole genome sequencing to find hidden genetic changes in the ALPL gene. The goal was to better understand the disease and imp…

This study tested whether text messages can motivate adults to be more physically active. About 98 participants received fitness trackers and motivational texts for 26 weeks. The goal was to see if people liked the program and if their activity levels changed over time.

This study looked at how regular aerobic exercise changes appetite and metabolism in sedentary overweight teenagers. Researchers measured hunger levels and blood markers after a meal, comparing teens who exercised with those who didn't. The goal is to understand if exercise alone…

This study tested a new communication strategy to encourage HIV testing in Uganda. The messages focused on how HIV testing can help people maintain stable relationships and have healthy families, especially with the availability of PrEP. Over 7,600 people receiving antenatal care…

This study tested whether a portable, low-field MRI machine could safely scan the brains of children (ages 0-17) who are on ECMO, a type of life support. The goal was to see if the bedside scan was feasible and safe, not to treat or cure any condition. Twenty children participate…

This study tested whether weekly music enrichment classes could improve parent-child interaction, reduce motivation for food (a marker for obesity risk), and enhance language development in 9- to 24-month-old infants from low-income families. Eighteen families were randomly assig…

This study tested whether an online peer support group on Discord is helpful and easy to use for teens aged 16-19 with type 1 diabetes. Ten participants joined the group for 3 months and gave feedback. The main goal was to see if teens would use it and like it, not to measure blo…