Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

This study is comparing two different types of COVID-19 vaccines given as a fourth dose (booster shot) in healthy adults in Australia. About 500 participants who have already had three vaccine doses will receive either the Moderna mRNA vaccine or the Novavax protein-based vaccine…

This international study is testing two different approaches to help very premature babies breathe in their first minutes of life. Doctors are comparing a standard, steady pressure method with a new approach that starts with higher pressure and adjusts it. The goal is to see whic…

This study aims to find a safe and effective dose of the drug ivermectin to treat scabies in children under 5 years old. Researchers in Laos are measuring drug levels in the blood and checking how well the treatment works in 220 children with scabies. The goal is to provide relia…

This study is testing if a safe, step-by-step plan to introduce egg at home can help infants with a new egg allergy. Under a dietitian's guidance, families will gradually give their baby foods containing more egg over a year. The main goal is to see if this 'egg ladder' approach …

This study is testing whether giving vitamin D supplements to healthy, breastfed babies in their first year of life can prevent them from developing food allergies. It involves over 2,700 infants in Australia, where food allergy rates are among the highest in the world. Researche…

This study is testing whether a 6-week group program helps fathers of young children manage mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. About 290 fathers in Australia will either join the 'Working Out Dads' peer support groups or receive standard care. The program combi…

This study is testing a new, easier-to-swallow ivermectin formula designed for infants. Researchers are comparing it to the standard adult tablet in 52 healthy volunteers to see if it works the same way in the body and tastes better. The trial is currently on hold.