Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

This study tests a group therapy program called TAG TEAM, designed to help trans and gender diverse teenagers cope with stress from discrimination and rejection. About 142 teens aged 12-17 will either join the program right away or be placed on a waiting list. The program include…

This study looks at whether children with bacterial infections like cellulitis, urinary tract infections, or pneumonia can safely stop taking oral antibiotics once their symptoms disappear, instead of finishing the entire course. About 200 children at the Royal Children's Hospita…

This study looks at whether live music therapy can help children aged 1 to 18 who have a disorder of consciousness after a severe brain injury. Over 10 days, each child will receive both live and recorded familiar music, and their responses will be carefully measured. Researchers…

This study looks at whether briefly increasing air pressure from a CPAP machine before giving surfactant therapy helps preterm infants (born 24-32 weeks) breathe more evenly. About 36 babies will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard approach or a pressure boost. Th…

This study looks at how fast a breathing machine inflates the lungs of extremely premature babies (born before 28 weeks). Researchers want to see if a slower inflation is just as good as the current faster method, and if it causes less lung damage. About 68 babies will be tested …