Children's National Research Institute

This study tested whether shared medical appointments (group visits) could help underserved children aged 8-12 with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes. Over 12 months, 14 participants attended group sessions every 3 months to improve technology use, blood sugar control, and qualit…

This study tested a 5-week group program called Rare Group Problem Management Plus (PM+) for parents or guardians of children with rare diseases. The program, delivered by video, teaches practical and emotional coping skills. Eight caregivers took part, and the study checked if t…

This study tested a school-based program called Unstuck & On Target High School for autistic teens. The program teaches planning and flexibility skills through 25 one-hour lessons delivered by school staff. 178 teens took part, and researchers measured changes in classroom behavi…

This study tested a program to help teens and young adults (ages 17-23) with type 1 diabetes improve how they talk to doctors when moving from pediatric to adult care. 52 participants were split into two groups: one got communication and transition training, the other got standar…

This study looked at whether using cardiac MRI (a type of heart scan without radiation) can make it safer and more accurate to check children with heart failure, heart muscle disease, or who have had a heart transplant. Researchers compared MRI results with standard biopsy and X-…