Resources for Parents, Families, and Caregivers

In this searchable library, you'll find helpful and informative resources for parents, families, and caregivers involved with the PTN or pediatric clinical research. Search the library using keywords, or filter by resource type and/or format.

Types:

  • Results-at-a-Glance summary: One-page summaries of the PTN's research on specific medicines, written in easy-to-read and understandable language
  • Results-at-a-Glance video: Video versions of the Results-at-a-Glance summaries, narrated by pediatric members of iCAN
  • Annual review: Reports that summarize PTN's accomplishments on a yearly basis

Formats:

  • PDF
  • Video

Acyclovir Results at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN) called The “Open-Label Study to Describe the Pharmacokinetics of Acyclovir in Premature Infants.” The study was conducted in order to learn more about the appropriate level of acyclovir dosing for infants.

Ampicillin Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN) called the "Ampicillin in Infants Study." The goal of the study was to find out how newborns process ampicillin and determine the safest and most effective dose to treat infections.

Ampicillin Results-at-a-Glance video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the ampicillin Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Kenneth.

babyTAPE Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes the BabyTAPE studies performed by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The studies developed a formula and device to accurately estimate the weight of infants.

babyTAPE Results-at-a-Glance video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the babyTAPE Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Katherine.

Caffeine Citrate Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The study was needed to identify the association of caffeine citrate use and safety in infants less than 29 weeks gestational age and to bridge the gap in caffeine citrate’s label recommendations and current clinical practice.

Caffeine Citrate Results-at-a-Glance video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the caffeine citrate Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Meghan.

Clindamycin Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes two studies by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). These studies aimed to learn the safest, most effective dosage of clindamycin in children ranging in age from premature infants to adolescents.

Clindamycin Results-at-a-Glance video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the clindamycin Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Hannah.

Diazepam Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes an analysis by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN) of a study that looked at how children process diazepam. It learned how much diazepam to give to children for treatment of seizures.

Diazepam Results-at-a-Glance Video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the diazepam Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Krisha.

Fluconazole Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes four studies supported by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). They evaluated the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole for preventing and treating yeast infections in infants born prematurely and full-term.

Levetiracetam Results at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes two studies by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). These studies learned how children who are heavier than average weight process levetiracetam and how much they should receive for treating seizures.

Lisinopril Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The study learned the ideal dosage of lisinopril for treating high blood pressure in children who received a kidney transplant.

Lisinopril Results-at-a-Glance video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the lisinopril Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Luke.

Lorazepam Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study performed by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The study was needed to find out how children with status epilepticus process lorazepam.

Meropenem Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The study learned how infants younger than three months old process meropenem.

Meropenem Results-at-a-Glance video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the meropenem Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Arthur.

Metronidazole Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes an analysis by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The study learned about the safest and most effective dosage of metronidazole for treated complicated intra-abdominal infections in infants.

Metronidazole Results-at-a-Glance video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the metronidazole Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Peter.

Oxcarbazepine Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The study learned how a child's obesity status might affect the way they process oxcarbazepine.

Oxycodone Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN) called “Commonly Used Drugs During Lactation and Infant Exposure (CUDDLE)." The study tested medicines, including oxycodone, to learn how they transfer from mother to baby through breastmilk.

Oxycodone Results-at-a-Glance Video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the oxycodone Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Adhiti.

POP01 Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes a study by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The study aimed to learn and provide dosing guidelines and recommendations for medicines that are understudied in children.

POP01 Results-at-a-Glance video

Results-at-a-glance video

This video version of the POP01 Results-at-a-Glance summary features iCAN member Poojasai.

PPE Results-at-a-Glance

Results-at-a-glance summary

This summary describes three studies by the Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). The studies learned how wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) impacts health care providers' ability to perform emergency care for children.

PTN Annual Review 2016

Annual review

This PTN Annual Review summarizes the Network's activities in 2016.

PTN Annual Review 2019

Annual review

This PTN Annual Review Summarizes the Network's activities in 2019.

PTN Annual Review 2020

Annual review

This Annual Review summarizes the Network's activities in 2020.

PTN Annual Review 2021

Annual review

This PTN Annual Review summarizes the Network's activities in 2021.