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This study looks at whether watching an animated film or reading a storybook can lower fear and anxiety in children ages 7-12 who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. About 64 children will take part, and their anxiety levels will be measured using special child-friendl…

This study tests whether sensory exercises can reduce repetitive behaviors and improve communication, social skills, and motor abilities in children with autism. About 26 children aged 5 to 11 will do these exercises, and researchers will measure changes using standard questionna…

This study tests a mindfulness-based emotion regulation training for children aged 7-11 who are staying in the hospital for at least four days. The goal is to help them manage their fear and emotions better, both during their hospital stay and in the future. The training will be …

This study is testing whether Pilates exercises can reduce pain and strengthen back muscles in children aged 12-16 who have backpack syndrome—pain and poor posture from carrying heavy backpacks. About 140 kids will be randomly assigned to do Pilates or continue their usual activi…

This study looks at how blood flow and metabolism affect brain development in children with sickle cell anemia. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure brain blood vessel function and compare results between children with sickle cell and healthy controls. The goal is to underst…

This study tests a program called Pediatric Medication Therapy Management (pMTM) for children ages 2-18 who have complex chronic conditions and take 5 or more medications. The goal is to see if the program helps find and fix medication-related problems, like drug interactions or …

This study aims to find kidney disease early in children by testing their urine and doing ultrasound scans. About 13,000 children from China will take part, and those with abnormal results will be referred for further care. The goal is to better understand how common kidney probl…

This study looks back at the last 10 years to understand how ECMO—a machine that helps the heart and lungs work—has been used in children across mainland China. Researchers will review records from 500 children, from newborns to 18-year-olds, to see survival rates, how long treat…