The Hospital For Sick Children

This study is testing if a simple, non-invasive procedure called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) can help treat a serious intestinal disease in newborns called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The procedure involves inflating and deflating a blood pressure cuff on the baby's a…

This study is testing a program in a children's emergency department that safely removes inaccurate antibiotic allergy labels from kids' medical records. Many children are mistakenly labeled as allergic to common antibiotics like penicillin or amoxicillin, often due to rashes tha…

This study is testing whether a simple saliva sample can be used to diagnose strep throat, instead of the standard throat swab. Researchers are enrolling up to 200 children and teenagers to compare the accuracy of saliva testing against throat swab testing. The goal is to find a …

This study is testing whether a special 6-week program can help prevent suicide attempts in teenagers who come to the emergency room with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The program teaches teens skills to manage suicidal thoughts and helps families improve communication. Researc…

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help teens with multiple sclerosis (MS) become more physically active. The app provides coaching and tools to set goals and connect with others. Researchers want to see if using the app increases activity levels and improves qual…

This study aims to see if MRI scans can detect changes in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis who are receiving new CFTR-modulator treatments. Researchers will compare MRI results to standard breathing tests and quality of life measures over several years. The study includes…

This study aims to measure how well healthy adults over 60 absorb a specific protein component (tryptophan) from cooked cornmeal. Researchers will feed participants controlled diets with corn and collect breath samples to see how much of this nutrient the body retains. The goal i…