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This study tests a computer model called OptiThyDose that helps doctors calculate the right dose of thyroid medication for children with congenital hypothyroidism or Graves' disease. About 150 children will be randomly assigned to get dosing guided by the model or by standard car…

This study tests whether giving slightly less fluid (135 mL per kg per day) compared to standard amounts (165 mL per kg per day) can prevent a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in very premature babies born before 30 weeks. About 750 infants will take…

This study looks at how often children treated for leukemia or lymphoma develop a shortage of natural stress hormones (cortisol) after high-dose steroid therapy. About 40 children will be followed with simple hormone tests during their hospital stays. The goal is to learn how com…

This study is testing whether analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help doctors understand and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to see if breath patter…

This study tests a safe, non-invasive imaging method called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to help doctors choose the best breathing support settings for newborn infants on ventilators. About 86 babies born between 22 and 41 weeks of pregnancy who need breathing help will …

This study follows 140 children who have had cancer treatment to see how their lungs are affected over time. Researchers use breathing tests, lung scans, and breath samples to detect early signs of lung problems. The goal is to better understand and manage lung health in childhoo…