Nemours Children's Clinic

This study is testing if a simple technique called umbilical cord milking is better than immediately clamping the cord for newborns who are limp and not breathing well at birth. The goal is to see if gently squeezing blood from the cord toward the baby before cutting it can reduc…

This study is testing a new 6-month peer mentorship program designed to help teenagers with type 1 diabetes use their continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) more regularly. It compares the program, which includes monthly meetings with a mentor family and a health coach, to standard m…

This study is testing whether ultrasound can be used instead of x-rays to measure the length of internal rods used to lengthen leg bones in children and teens. Researchers will compare ultrasound and x-ray measurements in 10 patients to see if ultrasound is just as accurate. The …

This study is testing if placing a feeding tube past the stomach (transpyloric feeding) can prevent stomach fluid from accidentally entering the lungs of premature babies who need breathing machine support. Researchers are measuring markers of lung irritation and breathing suppor…

This study aimed to test a new support tool designed to help families care for children with serious heart disease after leaving the hospital. The tool was offered to a small group of families and healthcare providers to see if it was easy to use and helpful. The goal was to gath…

This study aims to find the best way for pediatric cancer centers to screen families for stress and social needs when a child is diagnosed. It compares two different training and support strategies across 18 US cancer programs. The goal is to help centers consistently identify fa…