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The Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and its implementation in paediatric clinical research

Jenny M Kindblom1, Tina Kjellén1, Caterina Finizia2

  • 1Pediatric Clinical Research Center, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|June 4, 2020
PubMed

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Pediatric clinical research is increasing thanks to a new center supporting studies in children and adolescents. This infrastructure aims to improve research and establish national networks for pediatric clinical studies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric clinical research
  • Child health research infrastructure

Background:

  • Childhood pharmacological research is notably lower than in adults, contradicting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  • Limited infrastructure exists for pediatric clinical research at regional and national levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish and evaluate a Pediatric Clinical Research Center (PCRC) at Sahlgrenska University Hospital.
  • To support and enhance clinical research specifically for children and adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment of a dedicated Pediatric Clinical Research Center (PCRC).
  • Tracking the number of inquiries and initiated clinical studies since the center's inception in 2016.

Main Results:

  • The PCRC has experienced a rise in both inquiries and initiated clinical studies since 2016.
  • Identified a need for enhanced regional and national infrastructures and a national network for pediatric clinical studies.

Conclusions:

  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital has successfully created an infrastructure to bolster pediatric research.
  • The established infrastructure will facilitate collaboration within national networks and infrastructures for pediatric clinical studies.

Keywords:
clinical studiesinfrastructurenetworkpaediatric clinical research

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