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Children's National Research Institute Clinical Trials
Studies where Children's National Research Institute is the lead sponsor: what is enrolling now, by phase, condition and country.
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All 44Solid Tumor
Multi Tumor-Associated Antigen-Specific T Lymphocytes to Treat Patients With High Risk Solid Tumors
This is an open-label phase I dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety of partially human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched multi tumor-associated antigen-specific T cell (TAA-T) therapy following lymphodepleting conditioning…
- Trial name
- ATTACK (NCT05238792)
- Testing
- Tumor-associated antigen-specific T cell (TAA-T)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate +/- Lip
Comparative Study of Regional Nerve Blocks in Primary Cleft Palate Repair
This study will evaluate whether adding a suprazygomatic maxillary nerve block to the standard palatal nerve block improves pain control after cleft palate repair surgery in children.
- Conditions
- Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate +/- Lip, Pain Management, Wound Dehiscence, Surgical
- Trial name
- NCT07892963
- Testing
- Palatal Nerve Block, Suprazygomatic Maxillary Nerve Block
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Using Mobile Health (mHealth) to Improve STI Treatment Adherence Among Adolescents
We will conduct a randomized trial to compare differences in sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment adherence between patients receiving text messages versus those receiving usual care (e.g. no text messages).
- Trial name
- NCT04372485
- Testing
- mHealth Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip Scar
Cleft Lip Scarring After Botox
This study is investigating whether botulinum toxin type A (Botox) can improve scar appearance after cleft lip repair surgery. Cleft lip repair is commonly performed during infancy, but visible scarring can occur as the incision…
- Trial name
- CLSAB (NCT07880860)
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A (BOTOX) Injection, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
DMG, DIPG
Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption Using Exablate Magnetic Resonance-Guided Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound With Microbubbles in Combination With T-Cell Infusion in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Midline Glioma (LIFT)
This is an open-label phase 1 safety and feasibility study evaluating a novel combination therapy for Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), an aggressive brain tumor with a very poor prognosis - an average one-year overall survival.
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT07796061)
- Testing
- TAA-T Cell, BBB Disruption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Medulloblastoma, Childhood, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor of CNS
Immunotherapy for Malignant Pediatric Brain Tumors Employing Adoptive Cellular Therapy (IMPACT)
This is an open-label phase 1 safety and feasibility study that will employ multi-tumor antigen specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (TSA-T) directed against proteogenomically determined personalized tumor-specific antigens (TSA)…
- Conditions
- Medulloblastoma, Childhood, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor of CNS, Embryonal Tumor With Multilayered Rosettes, Pineoblastoma
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT06193759)
- Testing
- Multi-tumor antigen specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (TSA-T) directed against proteogenomically determined personalized tumor-specific antigens (TSA), Group A Standard-of-Care Backbone Therapy, Group B Salvage Backbone Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Executive Function Deficits (EFD)
Unstuck-Early Childhood Effectiveness & Implementation Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new school-based, Tier 2 (selective) cognitive-behavioral intervention called Unstuck and On Target for Early Childhood (Unstuck-EC) can treat executive function deficits in young…
- Trial name
- NCT07832344
- Testing
- Unstuck and On Target for Early Childhood
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Health Literacy, Comprehension
Impact of AI Care Summaries on Caregiver Comprehension
The primary objective is to assess if an AI-generated plain language summary of an inpatient progress note can improve caregiver understanding of their child's hospitalization by measuring differences in Hospital Course…
- Conditions
- Health Literacy, Comprehension, Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT07831018
- Testing
- AI Care Summary
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Diffuse Midline Glioma or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, High Grade Gliomas
NgFUS NIVO: NeuroNavigation-Guided Focused Ultrasound With Nivolumab in Relapsed and Progressive DMG and Other High Grade Brain Tumors
This is an open-label phase 1 safety and feasibility study evaluating a novel combination therapy for progressive and relapsed diffuse midline glioma (DMG) and other progressive and relapsed high-grade brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Diffuse Midline Glioma or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, High Grade Gliomas, Medulloblastoma Recurrent, Ependymoma Recurrent
- Trial name
- NCT07664176
- Testing
- NeuroNavigation-Guided Focused Ultrasound (NgFUS), Lumason, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Turner Syndrome, Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Pre-pubertal Low Dose Transdermal Estradiol in Turner Syndrome
This is a research study to find out if treatment with transdermal estradiol patches started between 8 to 11.5 years is safe in girls with Turner syndrome who have ovarian failure and to see whether it may improve performance on…
- Trial name
- NCT07784582
- Testing
- Estradiol transdermal patch 0.025mg/24 hours- 1/8th fractionated patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Completed, with results posted
All 12Type 1 Diabetes, Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Research on Optimizing the Use of Technology With Education
Consistent use of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) has the potential to improve glycemic control and related type 1 diabetes (T1D) health outcomes, however young adolescents with T1D are the least likely age group to begin and…
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Behavioral Intervention, Parent-Child Relations
- Trial name
- ROUTE-T1D (NCT05564481)
- Testing
- diabetes education and parent coaching support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Improving Health Communication During the Transition From Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs; ages 17-23) with type 1 diabetes are at high risk for negative health outcomes, including poor glycemic control and disengagement from the health care system.
- Trial name
- NCT03734107
- Testing
- Plan, Reflect, and Engage with Providers for Diabetes Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Type 1 Diabetes
Group Visits for High Risk Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
The investigators propose to conduct a pilot prospective cohort study to assess the impact of shared medical appointments (SMA) visits in underserved youth with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes (T1D).
- Trial name
- NCT05431686
- Testing
- SMA visits
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Rare Diseases
FACE for Children With Rare Diseases
Children with ultra-rare or complex rare diseases are routinely excluded from research studies because of their conditions, creating a health disparity.
- Trial name
- FACE-Rare (NCT04855734)
- Testing
- FAmily CEntered (FACE) pACP Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
type1diabetes
Feasibility Trial of a Mindfulness Based Intervention in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common chronic illnesses of childhood. The involved treatment regimen, including daily insulin administration/pump management, frequent blood glucose checks, and careful track-ing of food…
- Trial name
- BREATHE-T1D (NCT05268393)
- Testing
- BREATHE-T1D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute