Nemours Children's Clinic

This study tests whether ultrasound can accurately measure magnetic growing rods used to lengthen leg bones, as an alternative to standard X-rays. Ten patients aged 8 to 21 who are already having leg lengthening surgery will get both weekly X-rays and ultrasounds. If ultrasound w…

This study tests whether feeding very small preterm babies (under 1500 grams) through a tube that goes past the stomach and into the small intestine can prevent tiny amounts of stomach fluid from getting into their lungs. The goal is to reduce lung inflammation in babies who need…

This study tests a 6-month program called Type 1 Together for teens aged 12-17 with type 1 diabetes who don't use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) regularly. Participants get monthly meetings with a diabetes expert, educational app resources, and a mentor family to encourage co…

This study looks at how to best screen families of children newly diagnosed with cancer for emotional and social needs. Researchers are comparing two ways of using a questionnaire called the Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT) across 18 children's cancer centers in the U.S. The go…

This study was designed to test a support tool for families of high-risk children with congenital heart disease. The tool would be offered to 5 families, who would complete a survey about its usefulness. Healthcare providers would also give feedback. However, the study was withdr…

This study looks at over 3,400 newborns who are not vigorous at birth (between 35 and 42 weeks). Researchers want to see if milking the umbilical cord (pushing blood into the baby) before clamping it leads to fewer cases of brain injury or death compared to clamping the cord righ…