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Clinical trials and research at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 113 clinical trials run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati that are recruiting, at sites in 9 countries (most in United States (108), Uganda (4), Tanzania (2)). By phase: Phase 2 (14), Phase 1/2 (7), Phase 4 (6), Phase 1 (5). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Allogeneic HCT for Refractory sJIA in Children and Young Adults
This study tests whether donor blood-forming cell transplantation can help children and young adults with difficult-to-treat systemic JIA, including those with lung involvement.
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Proton MRI of Musculoskeletal and Lung Health
This study tests MRI techniques to take clearer pictures of the lungs in healthy people and those with lung, muscle, or bone conditions.
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See how well the lungs distribute dissolved xenon gas during MRI in HSCT patients and others
This study tests a special MRI method using hyperpolarized xenon gas to visualize how gas and dissolved xenon move through the lungs in people who have HSCT, respiratory issues, or are healthy controls.
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Semaglutide for teens with autism and obesity
This 6-month, two-arm study tests whether semaglutide can help reduce BMI in adolescents 12-18 with autism and obesity, alongside lifestyle counseling.
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FST Decision Support to Help Timely Therapy for Kids with AKI Risk
This study tests whether adding a clinical decision support tool to the electronic medical record helps clinicians use the furosemide stress test in critically ill children at high risk for severe AKI.
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Optimizing Hydroxyurea in Children with Sickle Cell in Africa
This study tests whether raising hydroxyurea to a maximum tolerated dose is safe and beneficial for Ugandan children with sickle cell anemia already taking a fixed daily dose.
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Impact of Sleep Timing and Duration on Teens with ADHD
This study tests how changing how long and when teens with ADHD sleep affects their attention and daily functioning.
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Understanding Genetic Causes of Congenital Hemolytic Anemias
Researchers are testing if certain genetic mutations cause non-immune hemolytic anemia in patients with inherited blood disorders.
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Sleep and Teens’ Immune Response to a Meningococcal Vaccine
This study checks if 11- to 12-year-olds’ sleep habits affect how well their vaccine for meningococcal disease works.
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CIML-NK Cells to Treat Neuroblastoma in Relapsed or Refractory Patients
We’re testing whether donor-derived cytokine-induced memory-like NK cells can be safely given with dinutuximab to kids and young adults whose neuroblastoma has come back or not responded to treatment.
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Quercetin for Dyskeratosis Congenita and Telomere Biology Disorders
This pilot study tests whether quercetin is safe to use in people with DC or telomere biology disorders.
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Understanding subtypes of chronic musculoskeletal pain in youth
This observational study tests whether distinct brain and immune profiles can explain chronic musculoskeletal pain in teens and young adults to guide more precise treatments.
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Heart Institute Biorepository for children with heart disease
This project collects and stores blood, tissue, and other samples from people with pediatric heart disease so researchers can use them to learn more and develop new tests and treatments.
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Heart Institute Biobank and Registry for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease and Related Conditions
This project will collect blood, tissue samples, and detailed health information from adults (≥16) with congenital heart disease and related heart or vascular conditions to create a resource researchers can use.
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Quality of Life in Children and Young People with HHT
This study looks at how HHT affects daily life for kids and young adults ages 2 to 25 and asks caregivers and patients to fill out quality-of-life surveys.
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Quercetin for males with XIAP deficiency
This trial will test whether taking quercetin by mouth safely lowers inflammation in males with XIAP deficiency.
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Exercise to lower blood fats and improve blood-vessel health in young people with obesity
This study will test whether adding a structured exercise program to the Healthworks! weight-loss program helps lower blood fat levels and improve blood-vessel function in 10–20-year-olds with obesity.
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Early zoledronate to prevent bone problems after pediatric stem cell transplant
This pilot tests whether giving zoledronate early can prevent bone loss and fractures in children and teens undergoing or recovering from hematopoietic stem cell transplant who are at high risk.
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Checking measles vaccine response in children with sickle cell disease
This study tests whether infants and young children with sickle cell disease develop enough protection in the weeks after their measles vaccine.
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Measuring brain network activity to predict and improve outcomes in children with dystonia
This project will test whether noninvasive brain and muscle recordings, and comparing DBS on versus off, can predict and help improve motor outcomes for children with dystonia.
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Survivors Journey+: an online family program for teen and young adult brain tumor survivors
This project will test whether the Survivors Journey+ online program with weekly coaching helps teen and young adult pediatric brain tumor survivors (ages 15–25) and their caregivers manage everyday challenges better than an information-only website.
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Treating ADHD in preschoolers: methylphenidate vs guanfacine
This study tests whether methylphenidate or guanfacine works better for kids ages 3–5 with ADHD.
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Preventing graft rejection after allogeneic stem cell transplant
This trial will try the drug emapalumab to see if it can prevent graft rejection in people judged high risk after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
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Tailored program to help teens and young adults with cancer take their meds
A tailored program is being tested to see if it helps adolescents and young adults with cancer take their oral medications more consistently than the standard approach.
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Deep TMS for adolescents hospitalized with depression
This trial will try deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) as an add-on to usual care for 14–18-year-olds hospitalized with major depressive disorder to see if it reduces depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, and readmissions.
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Amino acid infusion after heart surgery to protect kids’ kidneys
This study tests whether giving an amino acid infusion during and after pediatric heart surgery can lower the chance of acute kidney injury and reduce time on a ventilator, compared with a placebo.
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SMART-IBD app for teens with inflammatory bowel disease
This will test whether the SMART-IBD smartphone app helps adolescents ages 13–17 with IBD take their medicines and manage symptoms better than completing daily diaries alone.
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Fetal tracheal occlusion (FETO) for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia
This trial will test whether fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) helps fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia and intrathoracic liver herniation survive to hospital discharge.
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Personalized hydroxyurea dosing using blood-level guidance for children with sickle cell anemia (ENHANCE)
This trial will test whether starting hydroxyurea based on how each child absorbs the drug (a PK-guided dose) helps babies and children with sickle cell anemia get higher fetal hemoglobin and better organ protection over time.
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Stop penicillin in children with mild rheumatic heart disease to see if it’s still safe
This study tests whether stopping secondary antibiotic prophylaxis is no worse than continuing it for 2 years in kids and teens with mild rheumatic heart disease who have already been treated.
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Tracking growth, puberty, fertility, and pregnancy in people with sickle cell anemia
This study will see if taking hydroxyurea changes growth, puberty, fertility, or pregnancy outcomes in people with sickle cell anemia.
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18F-FAPI-74 PET imaging for lung fibrosis in tuberculosis
This project tries to see if 18F-FAPI-74 PET scans can detect lung fibrosis in adults with active or recently treated tuberculosis.
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Helping Head Start preschoolers at risk connect with mental health services.
This project will try family navigation plus a web dashboard to see if they help caregivers of Head Start preschoolers (ages 3–5) at risk for mental health disorders get mental health support sooner.
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Romiplostim to prevent chemotherapy-related low platelets in Ewing sarcoma
This trial will test whether giving romiplostim during interval-compressed chemotherapy can reduce episodes of low platelets in people with newly diagnosed Ewing sarcoma.
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Liraglutide for people with maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
This trial will try liraglutide in people with genetically confirmed MODY to see if it improves blood sugar, body weight, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Surgery to improve outcomes in Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
This study is testing if closing the hole in the amniotic membrane during surgery for Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome can lead to healthier pregnancies and better delivery outcomes.
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Virtual reality and simulator training to reduce distracted driving in teens with ADHD
This program will test two training approaches—one using virtual reality and one using a driving simulator—to help licensed teens with ADHD keep their eyes on the road and reduce crash risk.
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Evaluation of the Autism Doula Program for Black families with autism
This study is testing a support program for Black families with children recently diagnosed with autism to see if it helps them feel more satisfied and less stressed compared to regular care.
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Inotuzumab Ozogamicin + Venetoclax + Dexamethasone (IoVeX) for relapsed B-cell ALL
This trial will test whether the drug combination Inotuzumab Ozogamicin, Venetoclax, and Dexamethasone (IoVeX) is safe and well tolerated in children and adults with relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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Intervention for parents of very preterm children to improve behavior
This study is testing two different parenting programs to see if they can help parents of very preterm children improve their parenting skills and reduce behavior problems in their kids.
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Comparing white dental crowns to metal crowns for children's teeth
This study tests if a new flexible white dental crown works just as well as the traditional metal crown for young children needing dental work.
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Improving social and academic skills in middle-schoolers with autism
This study tests two different group programs to see if they can help middle-school kids with autism improve their social and school skills.
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Comparing pain management methods after pectus surgery
This study is testing whether using an ES catheter or cryoablation helps people recovering from pectus surgery manage their pain better and reach their physical therapy goals.
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Comparing oxygen delivery methods for children with obstructive sleep apnea
This study is testing whether two different ways of delivering oxygen can help children with Down syndrome who have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea breathe better during sleep.
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Improving executive functioning in teens with epilepsy through a web-based intervention
This study is testing a new online program to see if it can help teenagers with epilepsy improve their thinking skills and overall quality of life.
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Understanding sound perception in infants with Fragile X Syndrome
This study tests how infants and toddlers with Fragile X Syndrome hear and understand sounds compared to other children to help identify early signs of language delays.
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Telehealth intervention for autistic adolescents focusing on daily living skills
This study is testing if a telehealth program can help autistic teens improve their daily living skills better than a social skills program as they prepare for adulthood.
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Comparing abbreviated MRI for Crohn's disease
This study is testing a quicker MRI method using glucagon and water to see if it can effectively show inflammation in the small bowel for both kids and adults with Crohn's Disease.
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Single high-dose vitamin A given with allogeneic stem cell transplant
This study tests whether giving one large oral dose of vitamin A to adults having an allogeneic stem cell transplant can lower the chance of moderate-to-severe chronic graft-versus-host disease.
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Monitoring lung changes in cystic fibrosis patients
This study is testing new ways to see how stopping and starting airway clearance therapy affects lung health in people with cystic fibrosis.
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Therapy using brain stimulation for children with ADHD
This study is testing whether a special brain stimulation treatment can help children with ADHD improve their ability to control their impulses.
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Mapping the prevalence of sickle cell disease in Uganda
This study is trying to find out how common sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease are in Uganda by testing blood samples from infants to help improve health strategies for these conditions.
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Improving self-management in adolescents with sickle cell disease
This study is testing a new online program to help teenagers and young adults with sickle cell disease better manage their health and see if it works better than regular care.
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Using sound to improve cognitive function and sensory sensitivity in youth with developmental disorders
This study is testing if listening to special sounds can help improve thinking skills and reduce sensitivity to noise in children with Fragile X Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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HeartGPS: Prenatal psychological support for parents and babies after a single ventricle heart diagnosis
This study tests whether an eight-session prenatal psychological program (HeartGPS) for parents of fetuses with single ventricle congenital heart disease can reduce parent distress and support fetal and infant brain and developmental outcomes.
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Registry for pregnant women with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
This study is collecting information from pregnant women with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Lymphangioleiomyomatosis to see how their health and their babies' health are affected during pregnancy.
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Feasibility of a digital asthma management platform for children
This study is testing a new app designed to help kids with asthma, aged 11-17, manage their condition better by tracking their symptoms and connecting with their doctors.
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Treatment with mirdametinib for histiocytic disorders
This study is testing a new treatment called mirdametinib to see if it helps people with Langerhans cell histiocytosis and other histiocytic disorders feel better with fewer side effects than current options.
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Effects of soy milk on liver health in children with fatty liver disease
This study is testing if drinking soy milk every day can help improve liver health in children with fatty liver disease compared to regular cow's milk.
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Study of crushed venetoclax tablets dissolved in liquid for pediatric patients
This study tests if crushing venetoclax tablets and mixing them with liquid helps children with blood cancers absorb the medication better and stay safe while taking it.
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Remote intervention for emotional regulation in children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
This study is testing a remote program to help children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex learn to manage their emotions better through group therapy and support for their caregivers.
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Obesity prevention program for high-risk infants
This study is testing a parenting program to help prevent obesity in infants from low-income or minority communities during regular doctor visits.
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Improving HIV Screening and Prevention for Adolescents in Emergency Departments
This study is trying out a new way to offer HIV testing and prevention services to teens aged 15-21 in emergency rooms to help keep them safe from HIV.
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Understanding sound perception in preschoolers with Fragile X Syndrome
This study is trying to see how preschoolers with Fragile X Syndrome hear and understand sounds and language compared to other kids, to help identify early signs of speech and language challenges.
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Comparing telehealth cognitive behavioral therapy for youth with migraines
This study is testing whether online therapy for kids and teens with migraines works better when combined with medication or on its own.
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Understanding how the brain processes chronic pain in children
This study is trying to understand how children's brains handle chronic pain from conditions like migraines and fibromyalgia to see what helps them recover.
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Using dogs to help children with autism manage emotions
This study tests whether including dogs in a treatment program can help children with autism manage their emotions better.
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Program to prevent rheumatic heart disease in Northern Uganda
This study is testing a new program in Northern Uganda to see if it can effectively prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease in children and young adults through community screenings and local health services.
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New cell transplantation therapy for hereditary lung disease
This study is testing a new cell therapy for people with hereditary lung disease to see if it can improve lung function and help clear out harmful substances in the lungs.
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Understanding pain processing in adolescents with chronic pain conditions
This study looks at how teenagers with ongoing pain conditions feel and process pain differently than those with specific pain or healthy teens to better understand what might cause their pain.
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Improving outcomes in pediatric autoimmune liver disease
This study is trying to improve care for kids with autoimmune liver diseases by collecting and sharing information about their treatments and health to help doctors provide better support.
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Personalized infliximab dosing for Crohn's disease treatment
This study is testing whether a computer program that customizes infliximab doses based on blood tests can help people with Crohn's disease feel better compared to the usual dosing methods.
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Road-to-Recovery: web support for families after a child's traumatic brain injury
This project will try a web-based Road-to-Recovery program to help caregivers of children (3 months–18 years) recovering from complicated mild to severe traumatic brain injury, compared with usual medical care plus online resources.
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Cytokine-Induced Memory-Like Natural Killer Cells for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This study is testing a new way to use special immune cells to help patients with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia feel better when standard chemotherapy isn't an option for them.
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Observing the development of infants with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how infants with or at risk for cerebral palsy grow and develop in their first two years to help doctors and therapists better support them.
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Registry for patients with relapsed and refractory hepatoblastoma
This study is trying to gather information from patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat hepatoblastoma to better understand the disease and improve treatment options.
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Treatment of Lupus Nephritis in Children and Young Adults
This study is testing two different ways of giving a medication to see which one works better for children and young adults with lupus nephritis.
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Adjusting Alemtuzumab Dosing for Bone Marrow Transplantation
This study is testing if adjusting the dose of alemtuzumab can help kids and young adults getting a bone marrow transplant have fewer complications and recover better.
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Examining the effects of Zemaira in patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
This study is testing if the medication Zemaira can help adults with eosinophilic esophagitis feel better after receiving weekly infusions for four weeks.
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Evaluating blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents
This study is testing if measuring blood pressure at home can help doctors better understand different blood pressure conditions in kids and teens who have high blood pressure.
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Registry for patients with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
This study is collecting information from patients with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis to better understand the condition and improve future treatments.
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Using dogs in therapy for children recovering from brain injuries
This study is testing if having dogs in therapy helps children recovering from brain injuries feel more engaged and benefit more during their rehabilitation.
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Examining gastric motility in patients with eosinophilic gastritis
This study is trying to see if people with eosinophilic gastritis have problems with how their stomach moves and digests food.
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Hyperpolarized 129Xe MRI for lung imaging in infants
This study tests a new type of MRI using a special gas to safely check the lungs of newborns in the NICU for common breathing problems.
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Improving surgical outcomes for children with obstructive sleep apnea using advanced imaging techniques
This study is testing a new tool that uses advanced imaging to help doctors predict how well surgery will work for children with sleep apnea who haven't improved with other treatments.
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Using abatacept to treat lung disease in patients with common variable immunodeficiency
This study is testing if a medication called abatacept can help people with common variable immunodeficiency and lung disease feel better.
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Motor intervention for infants at risk for cerebral palsy
This study is testing a new program called 'Let's Move' to see if it can help infants at risk for cerebral palsy improve their motor skills through a mix of clinic visits and home therapy using video calls.
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Investigating lung disease markers in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis patients
This study is trying to see if special imaging techniques can help doctors understand how lung disease is getting worse in kids with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, even if their breathing tests look normal.
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Testing drug effectiveness for cystic fibrosis using personalized medicine
This study is testing if personalized medicine can help find the best CF treatments for people with rare cystic fibrosis gene mutations by using their own nasal cells.
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Testing brain function measures in children with ADHD
This study is testing how a single dose of a common ADHD medication affects brain function in children with ADHD to help improve their treatment.
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Collection of bio-specimens from patients with RASopathies
This study is collecting samples from people with RASopathies to help researchers learn more about these rare genetic disorders and how they affect the body.
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Using donor-derived T-cells to fight viral infections after stem cell transplant
This study is testing whether using special immune cells from donors can help prevent or treat viral infections in people who have had a stem cell transplant.
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Using nitric oxide during heart surgery in newborns to prevent kidney injury
This study is testing if using nitric oxide during heart surgery can help newborns avoid kidney injury after their operation.
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Long-term observation of lung injury in children after stem cell transplants
This study looks at children who have had stem cell transplants to see how often they develop lung problems and how these issues affect their health over time.
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Understanding hydroxyurea effects during pregnancy and breastfeeding in women with sickle cell disease
This study looks at how taking hydroxyurea during pregnancy and breastfeeding affects women with sickle cell disease and their babies to better understand the risks and outcomes.
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Comparing outpatient crisis intervention to inpatient care for suicidal teens
This study tests whether an outpatient crisis intervention program can help suicidal teens just as well as staying in the hospital.
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Combining venetoclax with Vyxeos for young patients with relapsed or refractory acute leukemia
This study is testing a new treatment combining venetoclax and Vyxeos to see if it helps young patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia feel better.
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Using MRI to study lung development in infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
This study is testing how MRI scans can help us understand lung development in premature infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia by comparing them to infants without the condition.
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Using MRI to predict outcomes in children with autoimmune liver disease
This study is testing if MRI scans can help predict how well children with autoimmune liver diseases will do over time.
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Using MRI to assess liver damage in children with autoimmune liver disease
This study is testing if MRI scans can safely show liver damage in children with autoimmune liver diseases like PSC and AIH, helping doctors understand their condition better without needing invasive tests.
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Registry for patients with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma and Diffuse Midline Glioma
This study is creating a registry to collect information and tissue samples from patients with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma and Diffuse Midline Glioma to help improve how these tumors are diagnosed and treated.
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Identifying biomarkers for vascular anomalies
This study is trying to find simple blood tests that can help doctors better diagnose and treat patients with rare blood vessel problems like Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly and Gorham-Stout Disease.
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Fetal tracheal occlusion for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia
This study is testing if a procedure called fetal tracheal occlusion can help improve lung development in unborn babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
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Registry for patients with Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia
This study is collecting information from people with Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia to help researchers learn more about the condition and improve care for those affected.
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Improving care for infants with complex heart conditions
This study is trying to improve the care and outcomes for infants with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome by collecting important health information and involving parents in their treatment.
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Infusion of donor-derived T-cells for viral infections in immunocompromised patients
This study is testing whether T-cells from donors can help children with weakened immune systems fight off viral infections like EBV, CMV, and ADV after they have had stem cell transplants.
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Evaluating outcomes in eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders
This study is trying to find the best ways to measure how well people with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders are doing by looking at their symptoms and tissue samples over time.
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National registry for pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
This study is creating a national registry for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis to help improve diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of this rare lung disease.
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Using hyperpolarized xenon MRI to assess lung function in adults
This study is testing if a special type of MRI using xenon gas can help us see how well the lungs are working in healthy adults.
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Using hyperpolarized xenon gas for lung imaging in children and adults
This study is testing if breathing in a special gas during MRI scans can help doctors see how well the lungs are working in both healthy people and those with breathing problems.
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Transplant for Patients with Fanconi Anemia Using Adjusted Chemotherapy
This study is testing a new way to use lower doses of chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant to see if it can safely help people with Fanconi anemia and serious blood disorders.
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Using donor-derived T-cells to treat viral infections after stem cell transplants
This study is testing whether T-cells from stem cell donors can help patients who have infections after their transplants fight off those viruses.
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Understanding eosinophilic disorders and their mechanisms
This study is trying to understand how certain immune cells behave in people with eosinophilic disorders, like food allergies and gastrointestinal issues, to see how these conditions affect their health.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati are recruiting right now?
113, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 9 countries. The most sites are in United States (108 trials), Uganda (4 trials), Tanzania (2 trials), Ghana (1 trial), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 14, Phase 1/2: 7, Phase 4: 6, Phase 1: 5. 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.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.