Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

This study tests how well two different COVID-19 booster vaccines (Moderna and Novavax) work as a fourth dose in healthy adults who have already had three doses. About 496 participants in Australia will receive one of the two vaccines and be monitored for immune response and side…

This study looks at two methods of giving air pressure (PEEP) to help very premature babies open their lungs at birth. One method uses the same pressure throughout, while the other starts high and then lowers it. The goal is to see which approach reduces the risk of death or long…

This study tests whether giving vitamin D supplements to healthy, breastfed infants during their first year can lower their risk of developing food allergies. Over 2,700 babies in Australia are participating, and researchers will check for allergies at 12 months and again at 6 ye…

This study tests a 6-week group program called Working Out Dads (WOD) to see if it helps reduce mental health struggles in fathers of children aged 0-4. About 293 dads with mild to moderate distress will either join the WOD peer-support group or receive usual care. The goal is to…

This study looks at how ivermectin, a medicine for scabies, works in children under 5 years old. Researchers want to find the right dose that is both safe and effective for young kids, who are at higher risk for complications. About 120 children in Laos will take part, and the st…

This study tests a new liquid version of the drug ivermectin, designed for infants, against the standard tablet. 52 healthy adults will try both forms to see if they work the same, taste okay, and have no new side effects. The goal is to make treating scabies easier for babies.