Clinical Research Directory

Sleep in Children Placed in Out-of-home Care

This project aims to contribute to the existing literature on sleep in children placed in out-of-home care by addressing current gaps and integrating the investigation of sleep and associated risk factors, including adverse childhood experiences, behavioral problems, parenting stress, and placement characteristics. First, the investigators will examine sleep problems and associated factors in three cross-sectional survey samples of 4- to 10-year-old children in (1) foster care, (2) residential care, and (3) the general population. Subsequently, a comparative analysis will assess differences in sleep and related characteristics across these three groups. In addition, this project will evaluate a trauma-informed sleep intervention for foster families with 2- to 5-year-old children through a randomized controlled trial, with the aim of improving sleep quality and related psychosocial outcomes within foster families.

Bladder Wall Thickness for Treatment Response in Children With Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction or Enuresis

This study aims to evaluate the association between bladder wall thicknes and treatment response in children presenting with enuresis or lower urinary tract dysfunction.

Study of Transition in Real-life Experiences Affecting Micturition and Well-being in Adolescent Years

With this study, we would like to interview 16-25-year-olds who have experienced urinary problems since childhood and who are still experiencing symptoms in young adulthood. The transition from childhood, through puberty, to young adulthood is a time period marked by many psychological ans physiological changes, during which it can be difficult to properly monitor certain symptoms. With this study, we aim to gather opinions and experiences of adolescents and young adults in order to improve urological care for other patients in the future.