Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

This study tests a new, portable MRI machine that uses a very low magnetic field, making it safer and less scary for children. It does not require a special room or removal of metal items. Researchers will compare its accuracy to standard MRI, CT, or ultrasound in 250 children wh…

This study looks at whether the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and works well in children aged 1 to 17 who have had a heart transplant. About 60 kids will get the standard MMR vaccine, and researchers will check for side effects and measure their immune respons…

This study tests whether live, group exercise sessions via video chat can help teens (ages 12-19) with certain types of congenital heart disease improve their fitness and heart health. Participants either join 12 weeks of supervised home workouts or receive standard exercise hand…

This study tests whether a home-based virtual reality (VR) program that uses brain activity to guide relaxation is feasible and acceptable for teens aged 10–16 with migraines. Participants will use a wearable EEG headband during VR sessions three times a week for four weeks. The …

This study tests a wearable device called ViBandz that delivers gentle vibrations to help children with neurologic conditions move better. About 30 kids, ages 6 months to 17 years, will use the device at home and parents will report how easy and comfortable it is. The goal is to …

This study tests a short therapy program called FACT (Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for parents of children aged 2-6 with pediatric feeding disorder. About 80 parents will be randomly assigned to FACT or a placebo program. The goal is to see if FACT reduces parents' …

This study tests a new pillow-like device that helps babies with tracheostomies (breathing tubes) lie on their stomachs for tummy time. Researchers want to see if the device fits well, is comfortable, and allows the baby to breathe safely. Parents and healthcare providers will sh…

This study examines how fat in the liver changes the way children process the cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin. Researchers will compare obese and non-obese children aged 8-21 with high cholesterol to see if liver fat increases drug side effects or reduces treatment success…

This study is testing a new, low-field MRI scanner to see if it can produce clear images of the brain without using radiation. About 500 children and young adults (up to age 22) who need a brain scan will get both the new MRI and a standard scan. The goal is to see if the new mac…

This study looks at how a drug called naltrexone changes brain activity in teenagers aged 13-21 with eating disorders like bulimia or binge eating. Participants will have brain scans after taking either naltrexone or a placebo to see if the drug affects reward pathways. The goal …

This study looks at how taking progesterone continuously versus in a cycle affects menstrual bleeding in teenagers with Turner Syndrome who are on hormone replacement therapy. Researchers will track bleeding patterns and any related distress. The goal is to find which approach wo…

This study tests a new survey platform called Spotlight AQ for teens and young adults (ages 16-25) with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if using the survey before clinic visits helps lower blood sugar levels (A1c) and if patients and doctors like using it. About 60 participan…

This study looks at how liver problems from Fontan surgery affect the way the body processes certain medicines. Researchers will give small doses of sildenafil and pravastatin to 15 children and young adults to measure drug levels. The goal is to learn how to dose medications mor…