Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
Clinical trials sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago, explained in plain language.
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Can special contacts or atropine drops slow nearsightedness in kids?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests three approaches to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 5 to 12: daily atropine eye drops, MiSight contact lenses, and NaturalVue multifocal contact lenses. Over two years, researchers will measure changes in eye length and prescript…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can more intensive therapy replace anxiety meds for kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a longer, family-involved form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can work as well as CBT combined with an antidepressant (SSRI) for children and teens with anxiety disorders. Participants aged 7 to 17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cutting four foods ease Kids' esophagus inflammation?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether removing four common foods (dairy, wheat, egg, soy) from the diet can help children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The goal is to reduce symptoms like vomiting and trouble swallowing, and to find which foods trigger the condition. About 64 childr…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could ditching milk soothe a painful esophagus? new trial tests Diet-Only approach
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether simply removing cow's milk from the diet can control eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children aged 1 to 18. EoE is a condition where the esophagus becomes inflamed, often causing trouble swallowing. The trial will check if this diet change leads to l…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Shingles vaccine trial for transplant recipients: a safety check
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether the shingles vaccine is safe and works well in young adults (19 and older) who have had a solid organ transplant. About 80 participants will get two doses of the vaccine and be monitored for side effects and immune response. The goal is to help protect…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can half the steroid dose keep Kids' esophagitis at bay?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) can safely cut their steroid dose in half and still stay in remission. The 50 participants have already achieved remission on a full dose of topical steroids like fluticasone or budesonide. Researchers will …
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New preschool behavior program aims to ease ADHD challenges at home and school
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new program called PEAR that helps parents and teachers work together to manage ADHD and disruptive behavior in preschool children aged 2-5. The program adds extra support to a proven behavior tool called the Daily Report Card. Researchers want to see if PEAR i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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300 kids with EoE enrolled in landmark database study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers information from 300 children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic allergic condition that inflames the esophagus. Researchers aim to better understand what causes EoE, how it relates to other allergies, and which treatments work best. No new treatmen…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a simple blood or urine test replace painful biopsies for kids with EoE?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find non-invasive markers in blood and urine that can show whether inflammation is present in the esophagus of children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Researchers will compare these markers with tissue samples from biopsies to see if they can reliably det…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Blood test could spot hidden tumors in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find blood-based biomarkers that signal the presence and size of plexiform neurofibromas in people with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Researchers will collect blood samples and use whole-body MRI to compare biomarker levels in 200 participants with different …
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:08 UTC