Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

This study tests whether removing cow's milk from the diet can reduce inflammation in the esophagus of children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). About 54 children aged 1 to 18 will follow a milk-free diet and be checked for healing. The goal is to see if this simple dietary c…

This 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…

This study looks at whether children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) who are in remission can safely reduce their topical steroid dose by half. About 50 children under 21 who have achieved remission on standard steroids will be switched to a lower dose. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at whether removing four common foods (dairy, wheat, eggs, and soy) from the diet can help children with eosinophilic esophagitis, a condition that causes throat inflammation and trouble swallowing. About 64 kids aged 1 to 18 will follow this diet to see if their…

This study tests a program called START that helps families of children with ADHD get the treatment they need. About 106 children aged 6 to 12 with a new or recent ADHD diagnosis will take part. Some families receive START sessions while others get a pamphlet. The goal is to see …

This study looks for markers in the blood that could signal the presence of plexiform neurofibroma tumors in people with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Researchers will collect blood samples and use whole-body MRI scans from 200 participants to see if certain fats in the blood m…

This study aims to find out if measuring certain inflammatory markers in blood and urine can tell if a child's esophagus is inflamed, potentially reducing the need for tissue biopsies. Researchers will compare these non-invasive test results with actual biopsy samples from 88 chi…

This study tests a new program called Parent-Educator Action Response (PEAR) that helps parents and teachers work together to support preschoolers with ADHD or disruptive behaviors. About 48 parents and teachers of children aged 2-5 will try the program to see if it improves dail…