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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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Experimental vaccine combo takes on childhood brain cancer Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could a diabetes drug shield Kids' kidneys? new trial launches Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- A Baby's fidgets may reveal brain health: study tests early warning signs Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New program aims to boost development in babies born with defects Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Which treatment tames LGS seizures better: surgery or more meds? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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Can a Two-Week hormone course stop epilepsy before it starts?
Prevention Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether giving a low dose of the hormone ACTH to infants with early warning signs on their brain wave test (EEG) can prevent West syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. Infants between 2 and 12 months old who show a specific pre-seizure brain pattern are treated wi…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 01:00 UTC
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A chill buzz vs. a needle: can a device replace a drug for Kids' pain?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether a vibrating cold device called Buzzy can reduce the pain children feel when receiving propofol, a common anesthesia drug. Propofol often stings when injected, and the standard prevention is a lidocaine injection beforehand. The study will compare the Buzz…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an iPad replace morphine for Kids' Post-Surgery pain?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether letting children play games or watch videos on an iPad after a tonsillectomy can reduce their pain and need for rescue morphine. About 40 children scheduled for the surgery will be randomly assigned to either receive the iPad distraction or standard care.…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wireless heart monitor for infants tested, but study ends early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a wireless sensor could collect health information from babies with heart defects at home, replacing wired devices. Only 2 infants were enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to understand if the wireless device was easy to use and worked w…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC