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Clinical trials in children are essential for generating reliable data on new medicines and treatment methods. Without such studies, children may be subjected to ineffective or harmful treatments. The aim of this review is to examine the current state of clinical trials in pediatric medicine. This review article is based on literature from PubMed, Google Scholar, and other reputable sources. A child is legally defined as a person under 18 years old, and children constitute nearly one-third of the world’s population. However, due to limited clinical data specific to pediatric patients, physicians often rely on adult patient data when prescribing treatments for children. This practice can be problematic, as children exhibit a unique spectrum of diseases and their drug metabolism differs significantly from that of adults. Consequently, the effects of medications in children can be unpredictable. This review highlights the importance of conducting clinical trials tailored to pediatric populations to ensure safe and effective treatment strategies.

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Habibyar, A. F., & Ibrahimi, T. (1403). A Review on Clinical Trials in Pediatrics. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 7(4), 209–230. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v7i4.33
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