Shriners Hospitals For Children
Clinical trials sponsored by Shriners Hospitals For Children, explained in plain language.
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Quick MRI could spare babies unnecessary surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new, fast MRI method for infants with brachial plexus birth palsy, a nerve injury that can affect arm movement. The goal was to see if the MRI could help doctors decide earlier whether a baby needs nerve surgery. Researchers enrolled 102 infants up to 4 months…
Sponsor: Shriners Hospitals for Children • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Toe walking study reveals best treatments and genetic links
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 65 children with idiopathic toe walking (ages 6-18) to compare two treatments: casting (non-surgical) and surgery. Researchers measured walking patterns, muscle strength, and daily function to see which treatment worked better. They also searched for genes th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shriners Hospitals for Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC