University Children's Hospital Basel

This study is testing a computer model called OptiThyDose to help doctors find the right dose of thyroid medication for children with congenital hypothyroidism or Graves' disease. About 150 children will take part, and their thyroid hormone levels will be checked to see if the mo…

This study tests if giving less fluid (135 mL per kg per day) compared to standard fluid amounts (165 mL per kg per day) can prevent a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in very premature babies (born before 30 weeks). The trial will include 750 infant…

This study is exploring whether analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help detect or monitor diseases like asthma, brain disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to look for patterns linked to these cond…

This study follows 140 children who have had cancer treatments like chemotherapy, chest radiation, or stem cell transplants. Researchers will use breathing tests, lung scans, and breath samples to see how the lungs change over time. The goal is to better understand and detect ear…

This study looks at how often children treated for leukemia or lymphoma develop a shortage of natural stress hormones (cortisol) after receiving high-dose steroids. Researchers will test 40 children at two Swiss hospitals to see how long the shortage lasts and which kids are most…

This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive imaging technique called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) can help doctors find the best breathing support settings for newborn infants on ventilators. About 86 babies born between 22 and 41 weeks of pregnancy who need breathing …