Nemours Children's Clinic

This study tests whether laser hair removal can stop pilonidal disease from returning in people with darker skin (Fitzpatrick types IV-VI). About 36 participants aged 10-21 will be randomly assigned to receive laser treatment or standard care. The main goal is to see if the laser…

This study tests a new care model for 80 young adults with type 1 diabetes as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare. The model uses a team of a nurse educator, psychologist, and transition navigator to provide support and address emotional and practical challenges. The goa…

This study enrolls 50 children and teens (ages 6 to under 18) with type 1 diabetes who have high blood sugar levels and come from low-income families. Participants will receive help getting approved for advanced insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, with an insurance nav…

This study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps overweight teens with prediabetes follow lifestyle changes better. The goal is to improve insulin sensitivity and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. About 15 teens aged 10 to 17 will wear a CGM and receive gu…

This study is investigating if adding a GLP-1 medication (a type of drug approved for obesity) to standard diet and exercise advice can help regulate reproductive hormones in obese teenage girls with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Researchers will recruit up to 20 participants…

This study is testing whether using an ultrasound machine in the emergency room can be a good alternative to X-rays for diagnosing elbow fractures in children. Researchers will compare two groups of children with elbow pain: one group gets an ultrasound, and the other gets standa…

This study tests a smartphone program called NUDGE that acts like a chatbot to help 30 teens and young adults (ages 13-25) with cystic fibrosis set activity goals, track progress, and stay motivated. Participants use the app for three months while researchers measure how often th…

This study aims to improve ear reconstruction surgery for 30 children and young adults (ages 5-20) with missing or deformed ears due to birth defects, injuries, or cancer surgery. Researchers are testing a new medical device that helps shape cartilage into a more natural-looking …

This study tests whether giving overweight teens free fruits and vegetables from a local farm for 8 weeks can help them eat more produce and improve their blood pressure and weight. About 50 teens aged 12-17 will get weekly produce and watch educational videos. Researchers will m…

This study tests a program called R2D2 that helps families of children with type 1 diabetes cope with the emotional stress of managing the condition. The program screens for diabetes distress and offers treatment to reduce that stress, with the goal of improving children's blood …

This study creates a registry for people with several rare forms of primordial dwarfism, including MOPDII and Meier-Gorlin syndrome. Researchers will collect health information over time to understand how these conditions progress and affect people throughout their lives. The goa…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive sensor to detect lung problems in children with severe cerebral palsy. The goal is to create a simple screening tool that can identify breathing issues early and to see how lung function relates to spine curvature (scoliosis). The study w…

This study tests a program that helps teens and young adults with sickle cell disease work with their doctors to choose treatments. About 60 patients aged 15-25 and their caregivers will try a shared decision-making tool, which may include virtual reality. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests a new device called pneuRIP that measures breathing without touching the body. It uses special bands placed around the chest and belly. The study will include 10 healthy children and 10 children with mild breathing problems from muscle diseases. Researchers want …