PEDIATRIC CANCER

This study looks at whether children with cancer who develop a fever and low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. About 136 children will be randomly assigned to stop antibiotics early or continue standard treatment. The goal is to see if early stoppi…

This study tests a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) to prevent and treat painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in children aged 4–17 with cancer. About 49 kids will either receive the light treatment or a standard gel. The goal is to see if light therapy reduces so…

This study tests a program called FoodiiS-Kids that delivers healthy food and teaches cooking skills to parents of children who have finished cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the program is helpful and safe for families. About 21 parents of children aged 5-12 who completed…

This study tests a 12-week nurse-led program for childhood cancer survivors (ages 13-18) and their parents. The program includes face-to-face and video sessions to help manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and reduce emergency visits. About 68 families will take part, with h…

This study tests a smartphone app called PainCaRe that helps parents manage pain in young children (ages 2-11) with cancer. The app gives real-time advice for pain relief at home. About 40 parents will try the app for 8 weeks to see if it is easy to use and helps reduce their chi…

This study tests whether an 8-week online dance therapy program can improve movement skills, quality of life, and daily participation in 30 children aged 6-14 with cancer. Participants will do two 35-40 minute dance sessions per week from home. The goal is to see if this fun, rem…

This study looks at whether structured play and physical activity can help preschool children with cancer improve their motor skills and development. 82 children aged 1 to 5 will be split into two groups: one gets play sessions at the hospital, and the other gets those plus paren…

This study tests whether a wearable fitness tracker and a mobile app exercise program can help teenagers with cancer feel less tired and improve their quality of life. Fifty teens aged 13-18 will either follow an 8-week guided exercise program or receive standard care. Researcher…

This study explores whether providing specially prepared meals and nutrition coaching can help children undergoing cancer treatment and their caregivers. About 60 children and their families will receive weekly meal deliveries and support from a dietitian for 12 weeks. The goal i…

This study tests a mobile app called CesiKids, designed with input from nurses, teens who have had cancer, and parents, to help hospitalized adolescents aged 12-18 with cancer build psychological resilience. Participants will either use the app for four weeks or receive standard …

This study looks at 130 children with cancer to find genetic differences that affect how their bodies process chemotherapy and supportive medicines. By testing a panel of genes, researchers hope to learn how often these differences occur and whether they can help tailor drug choi…

This study looks at whether teaching nurses special care techniques for central lines (thin tubes that deliver medicine) can lower infection risks in children with cancer. About 30 nurses will take a training course and be tested before and after. The goal is to see if better kno…

This study aims to find the best way to teach caregivers about childhood cancer and its treatment. Researchers will compare simple text messages to more detailed multimedia lessons. About 400 caregivers of children with cancer in Tanzania will take part, and the study will measur…

This study follows 100 children in Denmark who receive a stem cell transplant for serious blood diseases. Researchers will test their thinking, memory, and physical abilities before the transplant and for one year after. The goal is to learn which medical, physical, and environme…

This study looks at how doctors and nurses talk to each other in low-resource hospitals that treat children with cancer. The goal is to improve communication so that care is safer and more effective. Researchers will test new strategies and measure changes in teamwork quality ove…