Sheffield Children's Nhs Foundation Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Sheffield Children's Nhs Foundation Trust, explained in plain language.
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Swallow a robot? new pill camera could replace scopes for kids
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a swallowable, robot-controlled camera pill in 15 children aged 11-16 with abdominal pain. The pill is steered by a magnet outside the body to examine the stomach, avoiding the need for a traditional endoscope and general anesthesia. Researchers compared how acc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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VR video games could help kids with muscle disease do their exercises
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether an interactive virtual reality (VR) system could help children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) stick to their physiotherapy exercises at home. Fourteen children aged 5-10 who could walk took part. The study measured how often and how long they …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:01 UTC