Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

This study created and tested a counseling program to help hospitalized teens and young adults quit vaping and smoking. Researchers worked with 144 participants aged 14-21 who used e-cigarettes, providing support during their hospital stay and checking results three months later.…

This study tested a portable, bedside MRI machine to see if it could safely and effectively detect brain injuries in critically ill children on a life support system called ECMO. The goal was to see if this new, low-power scanner could be used at the bedside without moving these …

This study tested whether adding a special type of ultrasound to the standard X-ray helps doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a dangerous gut disease in premature babies. It involved 169 infants in neonatal intensive care units. The goal was to see if this combined …

This study tested a new way of talking to people in Uganda to encourage them to get tested for HIV. The messages focused on reassuring couples that they could still have stable relationships and healthy families, even with HIV, thanks to modern prevention and treatment options. R…

This study compared two types of pain relief for children recovering from a common, serious elbow fracture that requires surgery. Researchers wanted to see if standard over-the-counter pain medicines (like acetaminophen and ibuprofen) worked as well as prescription opioid painkil…

This small pilot study tested a brief, two-session therapy program designed to help parents of children with pediatric feeding disorders. Thirty parents were randomly assigned to receive either the new therapy or a comparison education program. Researchers wanted to see if the th…

This study looked at whether an online peer support group could help teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes. Ten teens aged 16-19 joined a private chat group for three months. Researchers observed how much they used the group and asked for their feedback to see if it was helpful and easy…

This study explored whether a weekly music program could help babies from low-income families. Researchers compared music classes to regular play groups to see if music improved how parents and babies interact, the child's language environment, and their motivation to eat. They m…

This study aimed to understand the connection between physical activity, metabolism, and feelings of hunger in adolescents. Researchers tested if regular, structured exercise could improve how the body processes energy and regulates appetite, independent of a teen's weight. They …