Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

This study is testing a phone app called Happy Bob, which is designed to help young people with Type 1 Diabetes. Researchers want to see if using the app for six months, which connects users to peer support and may include remote check-ins with clinic staff, can improve how they …

This small pilot study is testing a new approach to childhood obesity treatment. It first connects families with a community health worker for three months to help address basic needs like food or housing. Then, families join a standard group weight management program. The goal i…

This study is testing a special type of ultrasound to see if it can detect a dangerous liver condition earlier than current methods. The condition, called sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), is a serious complication that can happen after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.…

This study is testing a counseling program designed to help homeless adolescents and young adults (ages 14-21) prevent unintended pregnancy. Researchers first worked with homeless youth to adapt an existing birth control counseling program for their specific needs. They are now t…

This study aims to create and test a teen pregnancy prevention program specifically for Latino youth living in rural areas. Researchers will work directly with teens, parents, and community members to design the program based on local needs and culture. The goal is to develop an …

This study aims to learn how often a small, common opening near an infant's groin leads to a hernia later in childhood. Researchers will follow over 800 infants who have this opening for up to 18 years, checking in annually by phone or email. The goal is to better understand the …

This study aims to understand and compare the experiences of parents who have helped their young children wean from feeding tubes at home. Researchers will interview parents who used two different support methods: standard clinic care and a new remote monitoring app called CHAMP.…