Nemours Children's Clinic
Clinical trials sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic, explained in plain language.
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Can growth hormone make short boys stronger?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how growth hormone treatment affects muscle strength, body composition, and metabolism in short prepubertal boys. Researchers followed 45 boys (30 with short stature and 15 with normal height) for 12 months, measuring changes in muscle function and body compo…
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Teens earn rewards for taking insulin in new diabetes study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a program using text message reminders and small rewards could help teenagers with type 1 diabetes take their mealtime insulin more consistently. Researchers enrolled 173 teens who were already using insulin pumps but struggling with their daily insulin …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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New scan could replace costly MRIs for heart patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound method to see if it could measure heart size and function as accurately as an MRI for people with repaired congenital heart disease. Researchers combined 3D ultrasound imaging with a safe contrast dye to get clearer pictures of the heart's right…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Bridging the gap: helping families know their genetic status
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a set of tools designed to help pediatric doctors better document and discuss sickle cell trait results with families. It involved 114 pediatric care providers and aimed to see if these tools made it easier for doctors to share this important genetic information…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC