Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

This small pilot study tests whether having a community health worker help families address social challenges (like food or housing issues) for three months before starting a group weight management program can improve participation and outcomes for children ages 8-12 with overwe…

This study looks at whether a special ultrasound technique can predict a serious liver condition called sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) in children and adults receiving stem cell transplants. Researchers will measure liver stiffness with ultrasound waves and compare results…

This study tests a counseling program called CHOICE-AYA to help homeless teens and young adults (ages 14-21) get and use birth control. Researchers will first adapt the program with input from the youth, then test it in a clinic at a youth shelter. The goal is to see if the progr…

This study aims to create and test a program to prevent unintended teen pregnancy among Latino youth living in rural areas. Researchers will work with about 200 teens aged 14-18 to see if the program is acceptable and practical. The goal is to reduce health disparities and improv…

This study looks at whether a phone app called Happy Bob can help young people with Type 1 Diabetes feel more supported and manage their condition better. About 80 teens will use the app for 6 months and fill out surveys about their mood, quality of life, and how well they follow…

This study follows 801 infants who had laparoscopic surgery for pyloric stenosis and were found to have a patent processus vaginalis (an opening in the groin). Researchers track them annually until just before their 18th birthday to see if and when they develop a symptomatic ingu…

This study gathers home monitoring data, videos, and images from parents of children with feeding difficulties. The information is collected using the CHAMP App and stored for future research. Up to 1,000 children already enrolled in related studies will participate. The goal is …

This study interviews 15 parents of young children with feeding difficulties who tried to stop using feeding tubes at home. Researchers want to compare the experiences of families who used standard care versus those who used a new mobile health app (CHAMP App) to support the proc…