Children's health
01 Jan 2013
Evaluation Of Valaciclovir In Patients With Chickenpox
This study will assess the safety and efficacy, and the pharmacokinetics of aciclovir and valaciclovir in children with chickenpox following oral administration of valaciclovir, for the purpose of seeking approval of valaciclovir HCl for the treatment of chickenpox. Official Title Clinical Evaluation of Valaciclovir Hydrochloride: 256U87 in Patients With Chickenpox…
Children's health
01 Jan 2013
Comparison of Abnormal Cortical Development in Brain Malformations on Postmortem Imaging With Autopsy
Children's health
01 Jan 2013
Evaluation of a Combined Vaccine Against 4 Viral Childhood Diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Chickenpox.
A study to evaluate GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals’ live attenuated varicella vaccine and GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals’ combined measles-mumps-rubella-varicella vaccine in the prevention of varicella disease in children. Official Title Study in Healthy Children (<2 Years) to Evaluate the Safety & Efficacy of GSK Biologicals’ Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine (Varilrix) & of GSK Biologicals’…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Pamidronate to Treat Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children
This study will evaluate the effect of pamidronate-a drug that decreases bone resorption (breakdown)-on osteogenesis imperfecta. This is a genetic disorder of collagen, the major protein in bone. The abnormal collagen causes weak bones, and children with severe osteogenesis imperfecta sustain many fractures throughout their lives. They also have growth…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
Pesticides in the Households of Healthy Volunteers and Young Patients With Leukaemia
Rationale: Learning about pesticides in the households of young patients with leukaemia and in the households of healthy volunteers may help scientists better understand the risk of leukaemia.Purpose: This epidemiology study is identifying environmental factors related to the risk of leukaemia in the households of healthy volunteers and in the…
Children's health
01 Jan 2013
Dust Mite Allergen Reduction Study
This study will determine whether use of an in-home test kit results in decreased dust mite allergen levels in homes of children who are sensitive or allergic to dust mites. Dust mite allergens come from dust mites - microscopic spider-like animals that feed on house dust. Dust mites are common anywhere there is dust, such as in carpeting and beds. Some people are allergic to dust mite allergens and may develop asthma from living near them.
Official TitleDust Mite Allergen Reduction Study
Children's health
01 Jan 2013
An Effectiveness and Safety Study of ‘CONCERTA’ (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride) in the Treatment of Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of CONCERTA (methylphenidate hydrochloride, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant) versus placebo for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents. Official Title An Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of CONCERTA (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride), up to…
Children's health
01 Jan 2013
Can a Physical Activity Skill Development and Parent-Centered Dietary Intervention Help Combat Child Obesity?
The purpose of this study, and its original contribution to research, is to determine the impact of a physical activity skill development and parent centered family weight management program on the weight, cardiovascular health, physical activity, dietary intake and sedentary behaviors of overweight and obese children. Official Title Effect of…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Comparison of Radiation Therapy Regimens in Combination With Chemotherapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Standard-Risk Medulloblastoma
This randomized phase III trial is studying standard-dose radiation therapy to see how well it works compared to reduced-dose craniospinal radiation therapy AND posterior fossa boost radiation therapy to see how well it works compared to tumor bed boost radiation therapy when given together with chemotherapy in treating young patients…