Nemours Children's Clinic

This study tested whether giving teens with type 1 diabetes small rewards and reminders could help them take their insulin more consistently. 173 teens aged 11-17 who used insulin pumps and had trouble with mealtime insulin took part. The goal was to see if this approach could im…

This study tested a home video program called REDCHiP to help parents of young children (ages 2-6) with type 1 diabetes feel less afraid of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). About 400 families took part, comparing the video program to a control group. The goal was to reduce parents…

This study tested a new way to measure heart function in 25 people aged 11 and older who had surgery for congenital heart disease. Researchers used a special 3D ultrasound with a contrast agent to see if it could match the accuracy of MRI scans. The goal was to make heart check-u…

This study tested a set of tools to help pediatric doctors better document and discuss sickle cell trait (SCT) results from newborn screening. Researchers worked with 114 healthcare providers to see if the tools improved how often SCT status was recorded and shared with families.…

This study looked at how growth hormone treatment affects muscle strength and function in short prepubertal boys, both those with growth hormone deficiency and those with short stature for unknown reasons. 45 boys aged 6-11 took part, with 30 receiving growth hormone and 15 healt…