CHILDREN

This study tests whether giving two medicines together can cure chronic hepatitis B in children aged 3 to 6 years. The goal is to completely clear the virus from the body for at least 6 months after treatment ends. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to receive either one dr…

This study tests whether a 10-week camp program can reduce binge eating in 200 children aged 7-14. Some parents will also receive special training to see if it adds extra benefit. The goal is to help kids gain control over eating habits, not to cure the disorder, as ongoing manag…

This study tests whether giving two medicines—entecavir followed by pegylated interferon—can achieve a 'functional cure' for chronic hepatitis B in children aged 3 to 6 years. A functional cure means the virus is suppressed and no longer active, even after treatment stops. The tr…

This study tests whether special glasses with a dynamic optical film can slow the growth of the eye in children aged 6 to 10 with low hyperopia (farsightedness). 180 children will be split into two groups: one group wears the special glasses, and the other group receives no activ…

This study, called Care4Kids, tests whether a rapid molecular test (SPOTFIRE) can improve care for children aged 2 months to 18 years who come to the emergency department with respiratory infections or flu-like symptoms. About 720 children will be randomly assigned to either get …

This study tests whether a short program of compassion-focused therapy and loving-kindness meditation can improve mental health in children aged 12-17 with epilepsy. Participants attend three online therapy sessions and practice meditation for four weeks. The goal is to see if th…

This study looks at whether watching cartoons and getting foot reflexology can ease nausea, pain, and anxiety in children after surgery. It will include 105 kids aged 4 to 6 who are having planned surgery with general anesthesia. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to help …

This study tests whether a digital game called LUSHA can help children aged 7-12 with ADHD and their parents. The game aims to motivate behavior change and improve parent-child interaction. Researchers will measure how often families use the app over 3 months and check for any im…

This study will test whether a tablet-based tool called TICOALA is acceptable for measuring language comprehension and learning in children aged 3 to 7 who visit a child psychiatry clinic in Paris. Researchers want to see if children, parents, and doctors find the tool easy and e…

This study looks at whether a special breathing technique (lung volume optimization maneuver) can improve heart and lung function in 80 children having heart surgery. The approach involves adjusting ventilator settings to find the best lung volume. Researchers will measure blood …

This study looks at whether taking short, 5-minute activity breaks during regular school lessons can make children enjoy physical activity more. About 810 primary school children will take part, with some classes doing these breaks every hour for 12 weeks while others continue as…

This study watches how nutrition changes in children with brain tumors during radiation therapy and how it relates to their quality of life. About 93 children aged 5-18 will be followed. The goal is to create a nutrition plan and early warning system to help kids feel better duri…

This study looks at whether an 8-week CrossFit program can improve physical fitness, body composition, and mental well-being in children aged 7 to 11. Thirty children will be split into two groups: one does CrossFit twice a week, the other continues normal activities. Researchers…

This study looks at whether children with hearing loss have weaker lungs and breathing muscles compared to children with normal hearing. Researchers will measure lung function and muscle strength in 30 children aged 7 to 16. The goal is to find out if hearing loss affects more th…

This study will track 200 children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit to see how imbalances in minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium relate to their chances of survival. The goal is to find patterns that could help doctors identify high-risk children early and i…