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This study tests a program called Pediatric Medication Therapy Management (pMTM) for children with complex medical conditions who take five or more medications. The program involves a thorough review of all medicines, optimizing the regimen, and creating a clear medication plan. …

This study follows 120 Israeli children and teens with type 1 diabetes who are using the Medtronic 780G system, a device that combines an insulin pump with continuous glucose monitoring to automatically adjust insulin. Researchers want to see if it improves blood sugar control an…

This study tests whether giving L-Citrulline, a natural supplement, for 28 days can help hospitalized children aged 1 month to 5 years who have fever and are at high risk of serious problems. About 888 children in Mozambique and Ethiopia will receive either the supplement or a pl…

This study will screen 13,000 children from birth using urine tests and ultrasound to find kidney disease early. Children with abnormal results will be referred for further care. The goal is to create a risk prediction system for childhood kidney disease.

This study tests a new rapid triage test for children with fever in sub-Saharan Africa. The test measures a protein called suPAR to help doctors decide whether to admit or discharge a child. Over 5,000 children will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care pl…

This study tests whether playing Kho-Kho, a traditional Indian tag game, can improve agility and reaction time in school children aged 8 to 12. Over 6 weeks, 48 kids will either play Kho-Kho or do free play three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in agility and react…

This study looks at whether playing with a special toy doll before getting a shot can lower fear, anxiety, and pain in children ages 4 to 6. About 80 kids will be randomly assigned to either use the doll or get the shot as usual. Researchers will measure fear, anxiety, and pain u…

This study tests whether custom-made 3D-printed masks can help children who use non-invasive ventilation (a breathing machine) sleep better and use their mask more consistently. Researchers will scan each child's face to create a personalized mask and compare it to their current …

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based emotion regulation training program can help children aged 7-11 who are hospitalized for at least four days feel less afraid and better control their emotions. Half of the 54 participants will receive the training alongside usual care,…

This study looks at whether doing Bulgarian bag exercises—like squats and lunges with a weighted bag—can improve lower limb function, posture, and balance in healthy school children aged 8 to 16. About 345 kids will take part, doing exercises guided by a therapist. Researchers wi…

This study looks at whether Pilates exercises can reduce pain and strengthen back muscles in children with backpack syndrome. About 140 kids aged 12 to 16 will take part. They will do Pilates moves designed to improve posture and core strength. The goal is to see if this helps th…

This study looks at whether the Alexander technique, a method that teaches better posture and movement habits, can help children aged 5 to 9 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy control their upper limbs and feel better day-to-day. About 33 kids will take part, and researchers will m…

This study looks at whether watching an animated film or reading a storybook can lower fear and anxiety in children aged 7 to 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-frie…

This study tests whether sensory exercises can improve repetitive behaviors, communication, social interaction, and motor skills in children with autism. About 26 children aged 5 to 11 will take part. Researchers will measure changes using standard questionnaires before and after…

This study tests a new exercise program for children aged 5 to 8 with diplegic cerebral palsy who have limited mobility. The program uses dynamic surfaces to improve balance and coordination. Researchers will compare this to standard physical therapy to see which works better.

This study looks at whether doing gentle, adapted physical activity every day can improve sleep in children aged 5 to 16 who are being treated for blood cancer. About 30 children will take part, and their sleep quality will be tracked by parents and a wearable device. The goal is…

This study aims to understand how changes in blood flow and metabolism affect brain development in children with sickle cell anemia. Researchers will use MRI scans and have participants breathe carbon dioxide to test how well brain blood vessels expand. The study includes 120 chi…

This study looks back at the past 10 years to understand how a life-support machine called ECMO has been used in children across China. Researchers will gather information from 500 children, from newborns to 18-year-olds, to see how many survive after treatment, how long they nee…