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Clinical trials and research at Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 39 clinical trials run by Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS that are recruiting, at sites in 21 countries (most in Italy (39), Spain (5), United States (5)). By phase: Phase 3 (1), Phase 2 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 39Clinical trials
- 21Countries
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All recruiting trials (39)
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Autoimmune podocytopathy and anti-nephrin antibodies
This study tests whether children and adults with nephrotic syndrome have anti-nephrin autoantibodies and whether those antibodies relate to relapses and treatment response.
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Pediatric leishmaniasis in Italy: clinical and treatment patterns
This project will collect medical information to see how leishmaniasis presents and is treated in children under 18 in Italy.
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Infliximab level monitoring in children with inflammatory bowel disease
This project will test whether measuring infliximab levels in saliva and leftover blood during the first infusions helps monitor and personalize treatment for children and teens (ages 3–18) with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
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Camptodactyly–Arthropathy–Coxa Vara–Pericarditis (CACP) syndrome patient registry and genetic review
This registry collects clinical and genetic information to better understand CACP syndrome in children with confirmed PRG4 mutations.
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ECD-Score: tracking disease features and outcomes in Erdheim-Chester disease
This observational project will collect clinical, molecular, and treatment data from people with Erdheim‑Chester disease to try to create an 'ECD‑Score' that tracks disease activity and outcomes.
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Peripheral IV catheter use in children seen in the emergency room
This test tries adding skin glue under the transparent dressing to help keep peripheral IVs in place for children (0–18) treated in the emergency room.
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Comparing surgical methods for repairing perineal or vestibular fistula in children with anorectal malformations
This project will see if different surgical methods help children with perineal or vestibular fistula have better bowel control and fewer complications.
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Prenatal predictors of newborn intestinal obstruction
This study will try to see if certain prenatal ultrasound signs—especially a specific amount of fetal bowel dilation—can predict which babies will have intestinal obstruction after birth.
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Gut microbiota in children with suspected brain tumors
This will test whether stool samples can reveal gut microbiota differences in children aged 3–18 who are suspected of having a central nervous system (CNS) tumor.
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Three-dimensional tumor models and genomic profiling for pediatric brain tumors
This project will use tumor tissue and blood from children aged 3–18 undergoing neurosurgery to build 3D tumor models and run advanced genomic tests to see if they better characterize tumors and help guide personalized treatment.
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Using REMS ultrasound to check bone density in children and teens with conditions that lower bone strength
This project will test whether REMS, a radiation-free ultrasound method, can measure bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 5–18 who have conditions that weaken their bones.
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ASMact: Managing bronchial asthma attacks in children
This study tries a GINA 2025-based staff education and care-standardization approach to see if emergency treatment for children aged 6–17 with acute asthma attacks improves outcomes.
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How teduglutide affects intestinal organoids from children with short bowel syndrome
This project will test whether teduglutide changes how lab-grown intestinal tissue from children with short bowel syndrome grows and absorbs nutrients to explain why some kids respond differently.
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Ketogenic (modified Atkins) diet for hypothalamic tumor–related central obesity
This trial will try a modified Atkins ketogenic diet to help children and young adults with hypothalamic-chiasmatic tumors lose excess weight.
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TAP-GRIN: L‑serine for GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorders
This trial will test whether oral L‑serine helps children and young adults (ages 2–30) who have GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorders caused by loss-of-function variants.
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Clinical, biochemical, and epigenetic profiling in children with Behçet disease
This project will test whether blood-based clinical, genetic, and epigenetic markers can identify biologically distinct subgroups of children with Behçet disease.
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Health effects of COL4A1 and COL4A2 gene mutations across the brain, eyes, heart, kidneys, and muscles.
This project will test whether systematic clinical exams and blood tests can reveal early or hidden organ problems in people with COL4A1/COL4A2 mutations and their first-degree relatives.
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Effects of elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor on metabolism, epigenetics, and gut bacteria in people with cystic fibrosis
This project will test whether starting elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor (ETI) changes blood metabolism, epigenetic markers, and the gut microbiome in people with cystic fibrosis.
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EFESO: Juvenile-onset eosinophilic fasciitis characterization
This project will collect information from children diagnosed with eosinophilic fasciitis to see if adult diagnostic rules and common treatments fit pediatric patients.
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Lung ultrasound to guide antibiotic decisions in children with pneumonia
This will see if using lung ultrasound for children aged 3–10 with suspected pneumonia leads to fewer antibiotic prescriptions than usual care.
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Dietary intervention for children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
This study is testing if a special diet without certain ingredients can help children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis feel better over four weeks.
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Using fMRI to study brain activity in patients with eating disorders
This study is testing how brain activity changes in people with anorexia or bulimia over a year to see if these changes relate to their symptoms getting better.
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Monitoring heart rhythm changes in children taking psychotropic medications
This study looks at how often heart rhythm changes happen in kids and teens taking mental health medications to see when they should have heart checks to keep them safe.
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Exploring the link between diet and immune-related diseases in families
This study is trying to see how the diets of families with members who have conditions like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Crohn's Disease, or Ulcerative Colitis affect their health and treatment options.
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Exploring immune defects in young patients with blood disorders
This study is trying to find out how immune system problems affect young people under 25 with blood disorders like autoimmune issues and bone marrow failure.
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Evaluating Nirsevimab's effect on RSV hospitalizations in infants
This study is testing if a new antibody called Nirsevimab can help prevent infants under one year old from being hospitalized due to RSV infections.
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Validation of the Italian LIFE-H Scale for Children with Disabilities
This study is testing a new Italian tool to see how well children with disabilities participate in everyday activities, helping caregivers understand their needs better.
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Testing blood samples for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and celiac disease
This study is testing if a new way of checking blood samples can help find type 1 diabetes and celiac disease earlier in children.
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Evaluating a relaxation technique to manage anxiety in children before surgery
This study tests a breathing and relaxation technique to see if it can help children aged 5 to 15 feel less anxious before minor surgery.
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Investigating kidney cell regeneration in nephropathy
This study is testing how certain kidney cells can help repair damage in people with kidney disease and acute kidney injury.
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Personalized diagnosis strategy for rare kidney diseases
This study is testing a new personalized approach to diagnose rare kidney diseases in patients with certain symptoms to see if it can improve accuracy and help with better treatment options.
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Study on invasive bacterial diseases and their epidemiology
This study is trying to see how well new testing methods can identify serious bacterial infections in patients to help improve treatments and vaccination strategies.
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Observing Kawasaki disease in European and North Indian children
This study looks at children with Kawasaki disease to see if certain scoring systems can help identify those who don't respond to standard treatment, focusing on kids from Europe and North India.
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Centralizing biological samples for patients with blood cancers
This study is trying to collect and analyze blood samples from young patients with blood cancers to help improve treatments and research for these conditions.
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Evaluating anthracycline treatment after radiotherapy for glioblastoma in young patients
This study tests if adding a heart-safe version of doxorubicin to radiotherapy and temozolomide can help young patients with glioblastoma do better than with standard treatments.
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Observational study on acute intoxications in children
This study looks at how often children get sick from poisoning and what factors are involved, to help improve how we treat these cases in the future.
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Cohort study on tuberculosis in children in Italy
This study is trying to gather information about tuberculosis in children in Italy to better understand and manage the disease in young patients.
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Observational study on chronic uveitis in children
This study is trying to gather information about chronic uveitis in children to improve how doctors diagnose and treat this rare eye condition.
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Exploring emotional awareness and attachment styles in young patients with somatic symptoms
This study looks at how emotional awareness and attachment styles affect young people aged 11 to 17 who have physical symptoms like chronic pain and fatigue that don't have clear medical explanations.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS are recruiting right now?
39, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 21 countries. The most sites are in Italy (39 trials), Spain (5 trials), United States (5 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (4 trials), France (4 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 1, Phase 2: 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.
Find the studies that fit you
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