Children's National Research Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Children's National Research Institute, explained in plain language.
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Lab-Grown immune cells deployed to fight viruses in vulnerable transplant patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing the safety of a special immune cell therapy for people who have had a stem cell transplant. The therapy uses T-cells from the transplant donor that are grown in a lab to fight seven different viruses that can cause dangerous infections after tran…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New program aims to ease the burden for families facing rare childhood diseases
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a support program called FACE-Rare for families caring for children with serious rare diseases. The program aims to help families plan for future medical decisions and address their own support needs. Researchers want to see if this improves the family's qua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 04:27 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to see if training can rewire learning in autism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating how a program designed to improve flexible thinking might change how teenagers with autism learn and how their brains work. Researchers are following 60 teens with autism over time, using brain scans and behavioral tests to see if the training program …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Hospital tests new training method for doctors learning End-of-Life care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a new educational tool improves training for healthcare professionals learning pediatric palliative care. Researchers will compare survey responses from 30 learners who use the tool during their rotation with those who don't. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC