Children's National Research Institute

This study tested whether shared medical appointments (group visits) could help underserved children aged 8 to 12 with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes. Over 12 months, 14 children and their caregivers attended group visits every 3 months to improve technology use, blood sugar c…

This study tested a program called Unstuck & On Target High School, designed to help autistic teens improve planning, flexibility, and daily living skills. The program was delivered by school staff during 25 one-hour lessons, with parent support at home. Researchers tracked chang…

This study tested a 5-week group program called Rare Group Problem Management Plus (PM+) for parents or guardians of children with rare diseases. The program aims to help with stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional problems. Eight participants joined online sessions and compl…

This study tested whether cardiac MRI can replace some risky procedures for children with heart failure or heart transplants. Researchers used MRI to guide heart catheterization and biopsies, aiming to reduce radiation exposure and improve accuracy. The study involved 113 childre…

This study tested a program to help teens and young adults (ages 17-23) with type 1 diabetes improve how they talk to doctors when moving from pediatric to adult care. 52 participants were split into two groups: one got communication and transition training, the other got standar…