Children's Hospital Los Angeles

This study tested whether online group visits could help teens with obesity manage their weight. 66 teens attended 12 virtual sessions over 6 months, covering nutrition, exercise, and mental health. Researchers compared their results to traditional in-person clinic visits to see …

This study tested a drug called MEK162 in 105 children with low-grade gliomas or other tumors that have a specific overactive growth signal. The goal was to find the best dose, check for side effects, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. Children took the drug by mouth twice …

This study tested whether a health education program that focuses on reducing sugary drinks and juices, plus providing bottled water at home, can lower obesity risk in Hispanic mothers and their infants. Over 200 mother-infant pairs were randomly assigned to one of three groups: …

This study tested a program called Bright IDEAS that teaches parents problem-solving skills while their child is in the hospital for a stem cell transplant. 38 parents took part, and researchers checked if the program was easy to use and helpful. The goal was to see if it could l…

This study tested whether a mobile health program—including a fitness tracker with reminders to move, coaching, and an app-based support group—could help 20 teens and young adults (ages 12-21) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce the time they spend sitting or lying dow…

This study looked at whether shared medical appointments—where teens with type 2 diabetes meet together with their care team—are a good way to deliver care. Researchers designed four group activities focused on nutrition, exercise, stress, and peer support, and planned how to run…

This study tested whether an online parenting program called Incredible Years helps Filipino parents in California improve their parenting skills and reduce their children's behavior problems. About 360 families took part, with half receiving the program and half getting standard…

This study looked at how to prevent breathing muscle weakness in children who need a ventilator to help them breathe. Researchers tested a computer program called REDvent that adjusts the ventilator to keep the child's breathing effort normal. The goal was to see if this approach…