Can a simple genetic test make Children's medications safer?

NCT ID NCT04249375

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a genetic test panel in 150 children who are taking common medications like painkillers, antibiotics, or mental health drugs. The goal is to see if the test can help doctors and pharmacists predict and prevent serious side effects. Researchers will also ask families and healthcare providers how useful and clear the test results are.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

pharmacogenomic testing panel

What this could lead to

If successful, this could make prescribing safer for children by using genetic information to avoid harmful drug reactions.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving clinical outcomes. The results may not apply to all children or healthcare settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada

  • Children's and Women's Health Centre of British Columbia

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3V4, Canada

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