Clinical trials: School Age Children
Malaria,Falciparum, Anemia
Effectiveness and Safety of Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Malaria Using Either Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine or Artesunate-amodiaquine in Reducing Malaria Related Morbidities and Improving Cognitive Ability in School-aged Children in Tanzania
Background: In high-transmission settings, up to 70% of school-aged children harbour malaria parasites which is mostly asymptomatic, thus, from an epidemiological point of view, they contribute significantly as reservoir to…
- Trial name
- InSMART-school (NCT03640403)
- Testing
- Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, Artesunate-amodiaquine
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 1,555 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania
Myopia, Refractive Errors
Light Emitting Diodes With a Continuous Spectrum of 430-780nm for Myopia Prevention
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with a continuous spectrum of 430-780 nm for lighting in the classroom on myopia prevention among children in Grades 2 and 3.
- Conditions
- Myopia, Refractive Errors, Eye Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05728762
- Testing
- Novel LEDs
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,920 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Wheeze
Combined Glucocorticoid Adrenergic Therapy For Wheezy Preschool Children
The investigators goal is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) whose purpose is to determine the feasibility of a randomized trial designed to determine if either inhaled beclomethasone or a combination of inhaled…
- Trial name
- CONjuGATE (NCT02319564)
- Testing
- Beclomethasone, Beclomethasone and Salbutamol, Aerochamber Max®
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Forward Head Posture, Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
Upper Body Posture Ada[Taion in Children
Age, body mass index, and modern technological influences predisposed to high prevalence of postural deviations such as forward head posture and thoracic hyperkyphosis, and rounded shoulders among school-aged children.
- Trial name
- NCT07308509
- Testing
- postural instruction
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Lincoln University College
Social Media Addiction
Correlation of Social Media Usage With Physical Activity and Academic Performance in Children
Social media are internet-based applications that allow users to exchange messages or user-generated content for the purposes of social connection, entertainment, or education.
- Trial name
- NCT06519214
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 289 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Urinary Iodine Status in School Aged Children
Iodine Status in Portuguese Children and the Role of Salt Fortification in School Canteens
It is well known that insufficient iodine intakes impairs the production of thyroid hormones, essential for cognitive development and healthy growth.
- Trial name
- IoGeneration (NCT02608138)
- Testing
- Iodine status among portuguese school children
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 2,018 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Normal
Postural and Shoulder Function Norms
Musculoskeletal development during childhood is influenced by several factors, including age, body composition, and physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT07308028
- Testing
- forward head posture angle
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 384 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lincoln University College
Brain Health, Cognition
Exercise Effects on Cognition in School-Aged Children
Recent trends have identified decreasing levels of physical activity, fitness, and health in preadolescent children. Examining factors, such as physical activity behavior and aerobic fitness that positively influence cognitive…
- Conditions
- Brain Health, Cognition, Scholastic Achievement
- Trial name
- FITKids (NCT01334359)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Schema, Emotion, and Behavior Therapy for Children
The study is a randomized controlled trial to examine the efficacy of individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) relative to a standard community treatment, in youngsters with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- SEBASTIEN (NCT01784263)
- Testing
- Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Standard Community Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Sunburn, Skin Cancer Prevention
Sun Safety Skills for Elementary School Students
The overarching goal of this work is to pilot-test a song-based instructional video designed to help elementary school (kindergarten) age children independently apply sunscreen effectively (i.e., covers all needed areas)…
- Trial name
- NCT03752736
- Testing
- "I wear sunscreen everyday" song-based video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia
Effect of Physical Activity Intervention Children With Spastic Diplegia After Resistance Training
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a 6-month physical activity intervention program on mobility and participation after the termination of a 6-week functional strengthening program for school-age children…
- Trial name
- NCT01367340
- Testing
- Loaded sit-to-stand resistance exercise, Physical activity intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Injuries
Safety Skills Training: Parents of School-Aged Children
Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in children in America. Most injuries can be prevented when parents implement effective child safety practices.
- Trial name
- SAS_2 (NCT02329340)
- Testing
- Am Academy of Pediatrics print materials, Family safety 1-2-3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc.
Infections
Education Intervention to Reduce Helminth Infections and Absenteeism in Grade 5 School-children
To efficiently control soil-transmitted helminths (Ascaris, Trichuris, and hookworm), WHO, PAHO, and others recommend the inclusion of an education strategy in school-based deworming programs.
- Trial name
- NCT01085799
- Testing
- Health Education Intervention
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 1,101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Iodine Deficiency
Estimating Usual Iodine Intake From Spot Urinary Iodine Concentrations
The overall objective of this study is to develop a reliable method to obtain habitual iodine intakes from spot urinary iodine concentration (UIC) and to assess the prevalence of inadequate iodine intake in school-age children…
- Trial name
- ITURN (NCT03602404)
- Where
- 2 sites in Papua New Guinea, Russia
- Volunteers
- 1,592 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Wheat Allergy
Oral Desensitization to Wheat in School Aged Children
The aim of the study is to induce tolerance to wheat in wheat allergic children via oral desensitization therapy. The hypothesis is that oral administration of wheat with increasing dosing will increase the individual threshold…
- Trial name
- NCT01755884
- Testing
- Wheat oral immunotherapy
- Where
- 4 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Pain
Effect of Virtual Reality on Child Pain
This study is a randomized controlled experimental study conducted to determine effect of using virtual reality headset during venipuncture on pain level, heart rate and oxygen saturation values among 7-12 year-old children.
- Trial name
- NCT04950478
- Testing
- Virtual Reality
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Child Nutrition, Feeding Behavior
The Effect of Therapeutic Play on Eating Behaviors in Primary School Children
Primary health care is a comprehensive, community-based approach that aims to maximize health, well-being, and their equitable distribution through three main components (WHO, 2025).
- Conditions
- Child Nutrition, Feeding Behavior, Emotional Eating
- Trial name
- NCT07817485
- Testing
- HEALTHY EATING GAME
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Myopia, Randomized Controlled Trials
Effect of a Myopia Prediction System on Myopia Prevention and Control
The global rise in myopia, particularly among children and adolescents in China, underscores the inadequacy of current prevention strategies, indicating that conventional screening and education alone are insufficient to curb the…
- Conditions
- Myopia, Randomized Controlled Trials, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Trial name
- NCT06633393
- Testing
- Feedback on Predicted High Myopia Risk at Age 18 Using the Myopia Prediction System, Feedback on Ophthalmic Examinations
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Cerebral Palsy
The Effects of Protocolized Breathing Exercises on Pulmonary Function in Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy.
This multicenter randomized controlled pilot trial evaluates whether an 8-week protocolized breathing exercise program improves pulmonary function and quality of life in adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07873593
- Testing
- Protocolized breathing exercises
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Eating Behavior
The Development of Eating Behavior in Infancy: Associations With Behavior, Diet, and Growth at School Age
This study will examine children's eating behavior. The study will enroll approximately 400 participants (200 child/parent pairs).
- Trial name
- NCT04723264
- Testing
- Food protocols
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan