PEDIATRICS

This study will test if providing free, medically tailored meals to children with Type 1 Diabetes who also face food insecurity can improve their blood sugar control and overall health. About 50 children will either receive the meals plus standard nutrition counseling or standard…

This study tests whether a saliva sample can accurately diagnose respiratory infections in children under 2, replacing the standard but painful nasopharyngeal aspirate (nose swab). Researchers will compare results from both methods in 502 children to see if spit is just as reliab…

This study compares ketamine to morphine for treating acute pain in children visiting the emergency department. Over 1,000 children with abdominal pain or broken bones will receive either drug. The goal is to see if ketamine works as well as morphine but with fewer side effects.

This study tests whether child life services—special support to help kids cope with medical procedures—can reduce pain and fear during skin prick allergy tests. About 140 children aged 1-18 will either receive this extra support or standard care. Researchers will measure pain, ho…

This study will follow 300 children who had cancer to see how a stem cell transplant before puberty affects their final height and hormone levels. Researchers will compare those who received a transplant with those who did not. The goal is to understand the long-term impact on gr…

This study is for children with life-limiting illnesses, their families, and the professionals who care for them. Researchers want to understand what 'complexity' really means in their care across health, school, and social services. By interviewing everyone involved, they hope t…