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Clinical trials and research at Connecticut Children's Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 12 clinical trials run by Connecticut Children's Medical Center that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 8 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $7.6 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 12Clinical trials
- 8NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (12)
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Home lactate and Accu‑Chek glucose meter accuracy for people with glycogen storage disease
This project will see if a handheld Lactate Plus meter and an Accu‑Chek glucometer give results that match lab blood tests in people with glycogen storage disease types Ia, Ib, and XI.
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Mindfulness to reduce scan-related anxiety in caregivers of children with cancer
This tests whether a mindfulness-based meditation program can help caregivers of children with cancer feel less anxious before, during, and after routine imaging scans.
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Therapeutic yoga and interoceptive awareness in adolescents with chronic pain
This will test whether an occupational therapy plan that includes therapeutic yoga helps adolescents (ages 11–21) with chronic pain improve body awareness and day-to-day function.
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Reducing ultra-processed foods in children and teens with IBD
This project will test whether short nutrition handouts or handouts plus a brief video can help children and teens with IBD eat fewer ultra-processed foods.
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Improving communication about sexual health for young cancer patients
This study is testing a new online tool to help young cancer patients talk more openly with their doctors about sexual and reproductive health.
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Evaluating the accuracy of home lactate meters in patients with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia
This study tests if home lactate meters give accurate readings for people with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia by comparing them to lab results.
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Using ultrasound to guide surfactant therapy for preterm infants with breathing difficulties
This study is testing if using ultrasound to help give surfactant treatment can improve breathing for preterm infants with respiratory problems compared to the usual methods.
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Using a quality of life tool to help parents decide on treatment for children with mild sleep apnea
This study is testing whether a quality of life questionnaire can help parents make better treatment choices for their children aged 3 to 12 with mild sleep apnea.
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Using nasal nitric oxide testing to improve diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia
This study is testing if a simple nasal test can help doctors diagnose primary ciliary dyskinesia in people aged 2 and older who show symptoms of the condition.
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Using blood flow restriction training to help adolescents recover after ACL surgery
This study is testing if combining blood flow restriction training with regular rehab helps teenagers recover better and faster after ACL surgery.
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Treatment for obesity and chronic pain in adolescents
This study is testing a new approach that combines pain education and treatment with weight management to help teenagers who are dealing with both obesity and chronic pain.
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Fetoscopic procedure to treat severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia in fetuses
This study is testing a new prenatal procedure to help fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia grow their lungs better by temporarily blocking their trachea.
NIH-funded research (8)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Improving Quality-of-Life Talks Between Young Cancer Patients and Their Doctors
A patient-centered program helps adolescents and young adults with cancer have better, clearer conversations with their clinicians about how cancer and its treatment affect their quality of life.
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Pediatric Crohn’s Disease: Endoscopic and Imaging Healing with Anti-TNF Therapy
A large pediatric study will look at how endoscopic healing and imaging healing relate to pre-treatment factors in kids newly diagnosed with Crohn’s disease who start anti-TNF therapy.
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Pain-related stigma and health in teens with gut-brain disorders
Teens aged 12–17 with gut-brain disorders experience painful symptoms and stigma, and this study follows them over time to see how stigma relates to health outcomes.
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Improving health outcomes for children with sickle cell disease through better provider communication
This study is looking at how better communication between doctors and kids with sickle cell disease can help them feel better and stick to their treatment plans, so we can find ways to improve their health.
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Improving communication about sexual and reproductive health for young cancer patients
This study is all about helping young cancer patients talk more openly with their doctors about sexual and reproductive health, because many of them feel they need more support in this area during their treatment.
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Finding biomarkers to predict outcomes in children with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome related to COVID-19
This study is looking at how certain biological markers in kids and young adults can help doctors understand the risk of serious complications from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) after COVID-19, so they can make better treatment choices.
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Understanding how social rejection affects pain stigma in teens with chronic pain
This study is looking at how feeling rejected or judged because of pain affects teenagers with chronic pain, and it aims to create a helpful tool to better understand and support them in their recovery.
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Finding biomarkers to predict outcomes in children with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome related to COVID-19
This study is looking at how specific markers in the blood can help doctors understand which kids and young adults with COVID-19 might get sicker from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, so they can provide better care and treatment.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Connecticut Children's Medical Center are recruiting right now?
12, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
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
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