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Clinical trials and research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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All recruiting trials (32)

• Smart Inhaler Use at Home for Adolescents with IDD and Asthma

  This study tests whether daily use of active smart inhalers at home helps adolescents with intellectual disabilities manage asthma better.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07746921

• Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety during interventional radiology procedures

  This project will try giving virtual reality headsets to children 8 and older during interventional radiology procedures to see if they reduce pain and anxiety compared with standard care.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07427862

• School-based sleep programs for teens: stepped-care transdiagnostic program versus standard sleep education

  This project will test whether a stepped-care transdiagnostic sleep and circadian program delivered in schools helps teens (ages 12–18) sleep better than standard sleep health education.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT07213908

• Finalizing an adaptive phone-based support program to help teens take their medications

  This pilot will test an adaptive phone-based support program to help adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions take their daily oral medications.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07084155

• Fontan conduit stenting to lower liver stiffness and improve exercise capacity

  This project will see if placing a stent in an extracardiac Fontan conduit changes liver stiffness and exercise capacity in 12–21-year-olds with single-ventricle Fontan palliation.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07073612

• Parent Navigator Program to help Latino/x families of babies with congenital heart disease connect to developmental services

  This trial will test whether a Parent Navigator Program helps Latino/x parents of newborns with congenital heart disease connect to follow-up and early intervention services, improve child neurodevelopment, and reduce parental stress.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07023367

• Early reinitiation of semaglutide after sleeve gastrectomy in youth

  In youths aged 12–18 with severe obesity who had sleeve gastrectomy and were taking semaglutide, this study tests whether restarting semaglutide two weeks after surgery for 24 months leads to better weight and metabolic outcomes than standard care without drugs.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06934655

• Team Clinic group care for teens with type 2 diabetes

  This project tests whether shared medical appointments (Team Clinic) help teens aged 12–18 with type 2 diabetes feel better supported and improve psychosocial outcomes compared with usual care.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT06923046

• Bridge the Gap (BTG) — group program for Black adolescents at risk for suicide

  This project tests a 10-week, culturally adapted CAMS-based group program to see if it reduces suicidal thoughts and behavior and increases hope, ethnic identity, and social support for Black youth ages 12–17.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06880809

• Using short health education videos to improve transition readiness in adolescents

  This study tests if short health education videos can help teenagers with chronic illnesses feel more prepared for managing their health and attending appointments.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06842576

• At-home cardiac rehabilitation for adolescents at risk for heart failure

  This study is testing whether an at-home exercise and nutrition program can help young cancer survivors aged 10-21 improve their heart health and overall well-being.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06826534

• Detecting scoliosis progression without X-rays using Momentum Spine app

  This study tests whether the Momentum Spine app can reliably detect scoliosis progression in 8-18 year olds without radiographs and guide follow-up care.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06825611

• Using smart inhalers to help adolescents with asthma and intellectual disabilities

  This study is testing if smart inhalers can help teenagers with asthma and intellectual disabilities manage their condition better than just standard education.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06783101

• Investigating Dead Space and Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Children with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  This study is testing if a specific marker can help predict the risk of death in children with acute respiratory distress syndrome and see how well inhaled nitric oxide treatment works for them.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 9 other locations · NCT06690801

• Optimizing lung pressure in children with respiratory distress using advanced imaging

  This study is testing a new way to adjust breathing support in children with severe lung problems to see if it helps them breathe better than the usual methods.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06684119

• Continuous Glucose Monitoring Academy for Youth with Type 2 Diabetes

  This program will test whether a four-week CGM education curriculum with virtual coaching helps youth aged 8–21 with type 2 diabetes improve glucose control compared with standard education.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06516640

• Adaptive rock climbing program for children with limb differences

  This study tests whether a 12-week adaptive rock climbing program can help children aged 6 to 16 with limb differences improve their physical skills and mental well-being.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06507072

• Maralixibat for constipation in children with cystic fibrosis

  We will try maralixibat for two weeks to see if it softens stools and makes bowel movements easier in children with cystic fibrosis who still have constipation despite their usual laxatives.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06413368

• CGM Academy: virtual education for kids and teens with type 1 diabetes

  This trial tests whether a virtual education program helps children and teens (ages 8–18) with type 1 diabetes using Dexcom CGM reduce glucose swings compared with standard education.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06408207

• Using a storybook to explain leukemia to children and reduce parental stress

  This study is testing if a storybook about leukemia can help reduce stress for parents of children who have just been diagnosed with the disease.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06360718

• Very brief exposure to combat images for PTSD in veterans

  This study is testing a new way to help U.S. combat veterans with PTSD by briefly showing them combat images to see if it can reduce their fear without causing too much distress.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06218381

• Understanding how different anesthetics affect brain blood flow and oxygen levels during MRI

  This study is testing how different types of anesthesia affect blood flow and oxygen levels in the brain during MRI scans in kids and teens.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06195345

• Improving sleep to help adolescents with depression

  This study is testing if a new sleep program can help teenagers with depression feel better by improving their sleep schedule.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06139861

• Comparing electric and manual toothbrushes for orthodontic patients after oral surgery

  This study tests whether an electric toothbrush works better than a manual toothbrush for improving gum health in orthodontic patients who have had oral surgery.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06122805

• Using augmented reality to encourage physical activity in children with cerebral palsy

  This study is testing whether an augmented reality app can help children with cerebral palsy be more active and enjoy exercising at home.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06096272

• Investigating the effects of iron deficiency anemia on brain function

  This study is testing how iron deficiency anemia affects brain function in adult women and whether treating it with iron can improve their cognitive abilities.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Duarte, California and 3 other locations · NCT05929729

• Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help Black adolescents cope with race-related stress

  This study is testing whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help Black teenagers cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression related to race-related challenges.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05685368

• Butyrate therapy for children with ulcerative colitis

  This study is testing whether butyrate enemas can help children aged 7 to 21 with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis feel better while they continue their usual treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05218850

• Analyzing blood samples for pediatric solid tumors

  This study is trying to see if blood tests can help track how well treatment is working for kids with solid tumors by looking for cancer-related material in their blood.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05068583

• Collecting and analyzing eye fluid from children with retinoblastoma

  This study is trying to see if collecting eye fluid from children with retinoblastoma can help find important markers for better treatment and understanding of the disease.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Phoenix, Arizona and 8 other locations · NCT04959097

• Using a decision support tool to improve ventilation in children with ARDS

  This study is trying out a new tool to help doctors manage breathing machines better for kids with serious lung problems to see if it can improve their recovery.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Chicago, Illinois and 7 other locations · NCT04068012

• Database for childhood cancer survivors

  This study is creating a detailed database to help childhood cancer survivors by collecting health information to improve their long-term well-being and address any late effects from their treatment.

  Recruiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT01518400

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Children's Hospital Los Angeles are recruiting right now?

32, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 3 countries. The most sites are in United States (32 trials), Canada (2 trials), Italy (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 1, Phase 1/2: 1, Phase 2/3: 1, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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