Clinical trials: sponsored by Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Kawasaki Disease, Anakinra
Non Inferiority KawasakI Trial With Anakinra
This is a multicenter, open-label, randomized, controlled, interventional trial followed by a long-term observational extension period in patients with Kawasaki Disease (KD) to be treated eitherwith endovenous Immunoglobulins…
- Trial name
- NIKITA (NCT06697431)
- Testing
- Anakinra, Intravenous Immunoglobulins, Human
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Epilepsy, Rare Diseases
Cannabidiol in Children and Young Adults With Rare Disease-associated Severe Epilepsy
This is a pilot, open-label, phase II study. The main objective of the study is to demonstrate that Cannabidiol (CBD), used in addition to current anti-seizure medications (ASMs) reduces the number and/or severity of motor…
- Trial name
- CBD_RE (NCT05803434)
- Testing
- Cannabidiol oral solution
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Nephrotic Syndrome With Edema (Diagnosis), Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome
SLIT ABS: Study on Patients With Autoimmune Podocytopathy
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition that mainly affects children and is characterized by high levels of protein in the urine, low levels of protein in the blood, and swelling.
- Conditions
- Nephrotic Syndrome With Edema (Diagnosis), Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Nephrotic Syndrome Due to Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
- Trial name
- NCT07516964
- Testing
- Serum and renal tissue analysis
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Pneumonia Childhood, Pneumonia
Lung Ultrasound for Guiding Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a major cause of illness and death in children, with an annual incidence of about 3.3 per 1,000 in those under five years old, many requiring hospitalization.
- Conditions
- Pneumonia Childhood, Pneumonia, Lung Ultrasound, Antibiotic Stewardship
- Trial name
- LUSCAP (NCT06921993)
- Testing
- LUNG ULTRASOUND
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Israel and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 659 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Leishmania Infantum Disease, Leishmaniasis, Visceral
LEISH-PED: Study on Leishmaniasis in Children
Leishmaniasis is an infection caused by Leishmania parasites. In children, it can affect the skin or internal organs. Diagnosis may be delayed because the signs and symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions.
- Conditions
- Leishmania Infantum Disease, Leishmaniasis, Visceral, Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous, Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous
- Trial name
- LEISH-PED (NCT07504757)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Anorectal Malformations
Outcomes in ARMs: Comparison Between Surgical Techniques in Patients With Perineal or Vestibular Fistula - a Multicenter Italian Study
This is a national, multicenter, retro-prospective longitudinal cohort study evaluating mid- and long-term outcomes of different surgical techniques used for the correction of anorectal malformations (ARM) with perineal or…
- Trial name
- MAR-ITA (NCT07438691)
- Where
- 21 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Uveitis
RChildUV:Study on Non-infectious Chronic Uveitis in Pediatric Age
Uveitis is an inflammatory disease of the uvea, one of the highly vascularized fundamental structures of the eye. It is a rare condition in children, with an incidence in the pediatric population ranging from 2% to 14% of all…
- Trial name
- NCT06273748
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Belgium and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 290 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Kawasaki Disease, Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
MASKd: a Study on Kawasaki Disease (KD) Complicated by Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Kawasaki Disease (KD) is one of the most common vasculitides in childhood and represents a leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries.
- Trial name
- NCT07491926
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Psychotropic-Drug-induced QT Prolongation and ECG Monitoring in the Pediatric Population
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Q-T prolongation is a cardiac electrophysiological disorder associated with the occurrence of arrhythmias potentially fatal.
- Conditions
- Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents, Psychotic Disorder, QTc Intervals Changes
- Trial name
- NCT06870006
- Where
- 6 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Camptodactyly, Arthropathy
CACP: Study on Camptodactyly - Arthropathy - Coxa Vara - Pericarditis (CACP) Syndrome
CACP syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the triad of camptodactyly, non-inflammatory arthropathy with synovial hyperplasia, and coxa vara.
- Conditions
- Camptodactyly, Arthropathy, Coxa Vara, Pericarditis
- Trial name
- CACP (NCT07468461)
- Where
- 10 sites in Italy, Spain and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
MICI-BIO: Study on Patient With Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This is a monocentric, non-profit prospective cohort study with longitudinal biological sampling. The study will include patients with IBD starting biological therapy with infliximab.
- Trial name
- MICI-BIO (NCT07470502)
- Testing
- Infliximab level analysis in biological samples
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Eosinophilic Fasciitis
EFESO: Study on Juvenile Onset Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Eosinophilic fasciitis is a connective tissue disorder characterized by inflammation of the muscle fasciae, which is very rare in children.
- Trial name
- NCT07348263
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Croatia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD)
ECD-Score: a Study on Erdheim-Chester Disease
Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis that primarily affects adults but may also occur in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07454343
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Venous Catheterization
GLUEPED2024: Study on the Use of Peripheral Venous Catheters in Pediatric Patients With Emergency Room Access.
A venous access device (VADs) is a biocompatible plastic catheter that establishes a connection between the skin surface and a venous system.
- Trial name
- NCT07450729
- Testing
- cyanoacrylate glue
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Robotic Surgical Procedures
Outcomes of Pediatric Robotic Surgery at a Tertiary Children's Hospital
This is a single-center retrospective observational cohort study evaluating surgical and clinical outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing robotic surgery at a tertiary children's hospital.
- Trial name
- ROB-PED (NCT07438704)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Intestinal Obstruction
Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction: Prenatal Factors and Postnatal Outcomes
Neonatal intestinal obstruction is one of the most common surgical emergencies in newborns. In some cases, signs of possible intestinal obstruction can already be detected during pregnancy through prenatal ultrasound.
- Trial name
- OIN (NCT07434596)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Brain Tumor, Microbiota
MICRO-BRAIN 2024: Study on Pediatric Brain Tumors
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the human gut microbiota, whose health is characterised by high microbial diversity.
- Trial name
- NCT07417085
- Testing
- Biological samples, Fecal samples
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Pediatric Brain Tumors, Genomics
GenoDrugP 2025: Study on Three-dimensional Models Derived From Brain Tumors in Pediatric Patients
Central nervous system tumours are the most common solid tumours and the leading cause of cancer mortality in children, with high biological and prognostic heterogeneity.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Brain Tumors, Genomics, Epigenetic
- Trial name
- NCT07417072
- Testing
- Genomic DNA analysis of biological samples
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Asthma Acute, Asthma Childhood
ASMact: Study on Management of Bronchial Asthma
Standardization According to GINA 2025 Recommendations for the Treatment, Management, and Follow-up of Acute Asthma Attacks: Observational, Multicenter Cohort Study.
- Conditions
- Asthma Acute, Asthma Childhood, Asthma in Children, Asthma Crisis
- Trial name
- NCT07412769
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteoporosis
REMS25: Study on the Use of REMS Technology in Diseases Commonly Associated With Reduced Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
This study evaluates bone mineral density (BMD) in pediatric patients aged 5-18 years with conditions negatively affecting bone health, using REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry), a non-invasive and radiation-free…
- Conditions
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteoporosis, Hypogonadisms, Neoplasia
- Trial name
- NCT07412782
- Testing
- REMS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS