Nationwide Children's Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Promising drug combo targets aggressive brain cancers in youth
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for adolescents and young adults (ages 12-39) newly diagnosed with aggressive brain tumors called high-grade glioma or DIPG. The goal is to see if a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (relatlimab and nivolumab, sold as Opdualag) is safe and tolerable when given …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for kids with deadly brain cancer: targeted drug trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called tovorafenib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 39) newly diagnosed with aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma or DIPG) that have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if the drug can help them live longer. About 79 participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Brain tumor trial aims to find kinder chemo for toddlers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares two standard chemotherapy regimens for children under 5 with a low-risk type of medulloblastoma. The main goal is to see which approach better protects thinking and learning skills 2.5 years after diagnosis. The study will also track survival and side …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Donor cells take on tough leukemia in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to standard therapy. It uses specially modified immune cells from a healthy donor to attack the cancer. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks how well i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New Parent-Led program aims to help sick babies ditch feeding tubes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new program where parents help their hospitalized infants with swallowing difficulties learn to eat by mouth. The goal is to reduce the need for feeding tubes and improve the baby's feeding reflexes. About 134 infants will take part, and researchers will track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New monitor could make breathing tube insertion safer for kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a device called TetraGraph that measures muscle response to electrical stimulation. It will track how quickly the muscle relaxant rocuronium takes effect and wears off in 130 children having surgery. The goal is to help doctors know the best time to place a b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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VR pain relief for kids: scientists scan brains to see how it works
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use a special brain scanner to see how virtual reality (VR) affects pain in children aged 6-17 with burns. Four children will have their brain activity measured during burn dressing changes, both with and without VR. The goal is to find brain markers that show whe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC