Clinical trials: sponsored by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Genetic Disease, Nonverbal Communication
Using a Speech-Generating Device to Support Communication in Rare Genetic Conditions
Individuals with rare genetic conditions may experience a delay or loss of developmental skills. Many have limited verbal speech.
- Conditions
- Genetic Disease, Nonverbal Communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Rare Genetic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07039084
- Testing
- Speech-generating device, Control
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Food Allergy in Children
Rapid Escalation Oral Immunotherapy to Achieve Remission in Children With Cashew Allergy
Children with cashew allergy have no approved treatment and must rely on lifelong avoidance, which is stressful and often fails. Less than 10% outgrow their allergy.
- Trial name
- REACH-Cashew (NCT07868731)
- Testing
- cashew oral immunotherapy
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Bone Infection, Septic Arthritis
BonE and Joint Infections - Simplifying Treatment in Children Trial
This is a multi- centre trial of children with bone and joint infections (BJIs) at eleven major paediatric hospitals in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
- Conditions
- Bone Infection, Septic Arthritis, Bone and Joint Infection, Osteomyelitis
- Trial name
- BEST (NCT04538053)
- Testing
- Oral cefalexin only, IV cefazolin or IV flucloxacillin followed by oral cefalexin
- Where
- 11 sites in Australia, Ireland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 214 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Scabies; Itch, Scabies
Ivermectin Therapy for Scabies Infection in Children Younger Than 5 Years of Age (ITCHY Study)
This is an open label prospective pharmacokinetic single arm study in Laos PDR. This study will be embedded within a cluster-randomized controlled trial of interventions to address childhood undernutrition (SUANHOAM Trial…
- Trial name
- ITCHY (NCT05500326)
- Testing
- Ivermectin Tablets
- Where
- 5 sites in Laos
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Unmet Fertility Information Needs
Investigating the Efficacy of a Paediatric Fertility Preservation Decision Aid in Parents and Adolescents and Young Adults (CAYA) Cancer Survivors
The current standard of care for paediatric patients with cancer regarding preservation of their fertility (FP) is to provide high-quality information during the clinical consultation process.
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT06894810)
- Testing
- Decision-aid
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 358 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Palliative Care
Pilot Study of MC in Paediatric Palliative Care
The goal of this pilot study is to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a medicinal cannabis clinical trial into easing the symptoms of children undergoing palliative care for non-oncological conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT05615389
- Testing
- Medicinal Cannabis - C12T12, Medicinal Cannabis - C20T5
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Cerebral Palsy, Hip Surgery Corrective
Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Blood Loss After Varus Derotation Osteotomy
TABLO (Tranexamic Acid to reduce Blood Loss after varus derotation Osteotomy) is a clinical trial of postoperative tranexamic acid vs placebo in non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) undergoing reconstructive hip…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hip Surgery Corrective, Tranexamic Acid Use, Blood Loss, Surgical
- Trial name
- TABLO (NCT07672158)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid (IV)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Methylphenidate in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
The purpose of this study is to describe the possible effects of methylphenidate (MPH) on speech intelligibility in children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) aged 6-12 years.
- Trial name
- NCT05185583
- Testing
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Complicated Urinary Tract Infection, Infection
Single Dose Intravenous Antibiotics for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections in Children
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are commonly encountered in children, with 7% diagnosed with at least one UTI by the age of 19 years.
- Conditions
- Complicated Urinary Tract Infection, Infection, Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Trial name
- CHOICE UTI (NCT04876131)
- Testing
- Benzylpenicillin - single dose, Benzylpenicillin - three days, Gentamicin - single dose
- Where
- 7 sites in Australia, New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 396 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Mental Health, Depression and Burden in Caregivers
SOS for Caregiver Wellbeing
Parents and caregivers of children who have a chronic condition carry a large care burden and are at higher risk of having mental health symptoms.
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Depression and Burden in Caregivers, Anxiety Depression, Stress
- Trial name
- SOS (NCT07136584)
- Testing
- Screening, Outcomes and Referral Pathways
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Urinary Tract Infection, Cellulitis
Perspectives on Antibiotics and Tracking Symptoms in Children
The study will assess families' perspectives and decision-making regarding the duration of oral antibiotic courses prescribed to children (4-17 years) who present with uncomplicated bacterial infections at the Royal Children's…
- Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infection, Cellulitis, Impetigo, Pharyngitis
- Trial name
- PATSy (NCT07093749)
- Testing
- Garmin Smartwatch
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Developmental Dysplasia of Hip
Improving Neonatal Hip Screening With Artificial Intelligence
The goal of this trial is to pilot a portable ultrasound device that uses artificial intelligence to screen for hip dysplasia. Researchers will gather data to understand the feasibility of performing a larger trial in birthing…
- Trial name
- NCT07794644
- Testing
- Artificial intelligence augmented ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Mental Health, Child Wellbeing
Generation Victoria Cohort 2020s: A Statewide Longitudinal Cohort Study of Victorian Children and Their Parents
Generation Victoria (GenV) is a longitudinal, population-based study of Victorian children and their parents that will bring together data on a wide range of conditions ,exposures and outcomes.
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Child Wellbeing, Infant Health, Child Health
- Trial name
- GenV (NCT05394363)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 150,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Genetic Condition
Speech Therapy for Children With Rare Genetic Conditions and Childhood Apraxia of Speech
The goal of this trial is to learn if speech therapy can improve speech accuracy in children with rare genetic conditions and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). This study will look at each child individually.
- Trial name
- NCT07815249
- Testing
- Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Anesthesia, Neurotoxicity
A Study to Compare the Long-term Outcomes After Two Different Anaesthetics
There is considerable evidence that most general anaesthetics modulate brain development in animal studies. The impact is greater with longer durations of exposure and in younger animals.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Neurotoxicity, Child Development
- Trial name
- TREX (NCT03089905)
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Remifentanil, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Surfactant Deficiency Syndrome Neonatal
deMISTify: The Impact of Ventilator Pressure Levels During Minimally Invasive Surfactant Therapy on Lung Aeration in Preterm Infants
Infants born preterm (before 36 weeks' gestation age) have immature lungs and struggle to breathe on their own. They are supported via respiratory machines like ventilators, as well as pharmaceutical aids like surfactant…
- Trial name
- deMISTify (NCT07522346)
- Testing
- Lung Recruitment Manoeuvre prior to Minimally Invasive Surfactant Therapy, Control (Minimally Invasive Surfactant Therapy)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Disorder of Consciousness, Acquired Brain Injury
Describing the Effect of Familiar Song on Arousal and Awareness for Children With Disorders of Consciousness (DoC)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effect of live music therapy and recorded music on recovery of consciousness in children aged 1 to 18 years who have a disorder of consciousness (DoC) after a severe brain injury.
- Trial name
- SongDoC (NCT07209657)
- Testing
- Live Music Therapy, Recorded Music
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Bowel Dysfunction, Dysmotility
Comparison of a New Non-invasive Device With the Invasive Gold-standard Investigation to Assess Function of the Large Bowel in Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the new non-invasive device (Body Surface Colonic Mapping) works to accurately assess colonic movement and function in children.The main questions it aims to answer are: Are Body…
- Conditions
- Bowel Dysfunction, Dysmotility, Hirschsprung Disease, Anorectal Malformations
- Trial name
- NCT07789782
- Testing
- Body Surface Colonic Mapping
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Premature Infants
Using the Babble Boot Camp© Speech Therapy Approach With Babies Born Prematurely
Babble Boot Camp focuses on early speech and language development, environmental enrichment and supporting parent-infant interaction with the aim of improving communication outcomes and parental well-being in at risk children.
- Trial name
- BBCPrem (NCT07738224)
- Testing
- Babble Boot Camp
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Study Investigating the Change in Metabolism Phenotype in Paediatric, Adolescent & Young Adults With Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
PEGASUS aims to test acceptability and feasibility of studying phenoconversion (the change in metabolism phenotype) using probe medications in a paediatric oncology patient population.
- Trial name
- PEGASUS (NCT06383338)
- Testing
- Omeprazole, Dextromethorphan
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute