Primary interstitial lung disease specific to childhood

This study explores whether parents can use their smartphones to record short videos of their child sleeping to screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Children with Down syndrome are at higher risk for OSA, but standard sleep studies can be hard to access. Parents will rate th…

This trial tests whether running HEPA air purifiers in classrooms and bedrooms for four months improves heart and lung function in healthy primary school students aged 8 to 12. Researchers will measure heart rate variability, lung capacity, and markers of inflammation in children…

This trial tests whether watching robotic fish or live aquarium fish can reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5 to 10 during painful medical procedures. Children will be assigned to watch one of the two fish distractions while undergoing the procedure, and their pain, …

This study tests whether adding balance exercises to school physical education can improve motor skills in children aged 6 to 11. Over four weeks, 165 children will do either balance or strength training twice a week. Researchers will measure coordination, strength, flexibility, …

This study is testing two new types of pulse oximeters—simple devices that measure oxygen levels—for babies and toddlers with pneumonia in Cape Town, South Africa. Researchers want to see if these devices help healthcare workers correctly identify children with low oxygen and ref…

This study tests a new way to measure how children move their arms using a special camera system that tracks reflective markers placed on the skin. Researchers will check if the method is reliable and easy to use in both healthy children and those with arm movement problems. The …

This study looks at whether children with anemia take longer to recover from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious diabetes complication. Researchers will review medical records of 150 children aged 1 to 18 who had DKA at one hospital. They will compare recovery times and hospit…