Sheffield Children's Nhs Foundation Trust
Clinical trials sponsored by Sheffield Children's Nhs Foundation Trust, explained in plain language.
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Pill-Sized robot camera could replace scary scope for kids
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a swallowable, robot-controlled camera pill could be a less scary alternative to traditional endoscopy for children with stomach pain. Fifteen children aged 11-16 swallowed the capsule, which was steered by a magnet outside the body, and also had a stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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VR game helps kids with muscle disease do their exercises
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an interactive virtual reality (VR) system could help children aged 5–10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) stick to their physiotherapy exercises at home. Fourteen children used the VR system for 8 weeks, and researchers measured how often and how l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC