Connecticut Children's Medical Center

This study follows 900 children aged 6-17 newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease to see how well their intestines heal after one year of anti-TNF therapy. Researchers will use blood tests, stool samples, colonoscopy, and special MRI scans to track healing. The goal is to understand…

This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a rare lung condition. Researchers are testing a simple, non-invasive method that measures nitric oxide levels in the nose. About 50 children and adults with certain symptoms will take part to see i…

This study tests whether a short educational video, along with handouts, can help children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) eat fewer ultra-processed foods like packaged snacks and sugary drinks. About 120 participants will track their eating online and receive eit…

This study looks at whether adding blood flow restriction training (BFRT) to standard physical therapy helps teenagers recover leg strength and muscle size after ACL knee surgery. About 40 teens who had ACL reconstruction will be randomly assigned to either standard rehab or stan…

This study looks at how teens aged 11-21 with chronic pain perceive body signals (like hunger or heartbeat) and how well they function in daily life. Researchers will compare these measures before and after the teens complete an occupational therapy plan. The goal is to understan…

This study aims to see if a home lactate meter and a standard glucose meter give accurate readings compared to lab tests in people with glycogen storage disease types Ia, Ib, and XI. Ten participants will spend about 8 hours in the hospital for hourly blood draws and finger-stick…

This study looks at whether portable lactate monitors (finger-stick devices) give accurate results for people with glycogen storage disease type Ia compared to standard lab tests. About 10 participants will have their lactate and glucose levels measured at home and in the lab. Th…