St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

This study tests a stem cell transplant from a half-matched family donor for children and young adults with sickle cell disease. The goal is to control the disease while reducing serious side effects like graft-versus-host disease. Up to 45 participants will receive a special dru…

This study will follow 200 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma to learn more about the short- and long-term side effects of asparaginase drugs. Researchers will track how often serious toxicities occur during standard treatment and a newer therapy called SJALL2…

This study tests whether video call discussions about how hope changes during a child's cancer journey are feasible and helpful for both bereaved parents and learners at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Bereaved parents act as facilitators, while learners (students, trainee…

This study will examine muscle health in 533 adult survivors of childhood cancer and compare them to people without a cancer history. Using advanced imaging and tests, researchers hope to identify different types of muscle problems. The goal is to better understand why survivors …

This study interviews bereaved parents and oncologists to understand how they discussed uncertainty during a child's cancer treatment. The goal is to find better ways for doctors and families to communicate about what the future may hold. Participants include parents whose child …

This study will enroll 100 children with solid tumors or Hodgkin lymphoma who are receiving proton therapy. Researchers will take weekly or bi-weekly CT or MRI scans during treatment to check if the original radiation plan is still accurate. If tumor coverage drops by 5% or radia…

This study tests whether shining a special light on the head (transcranial photobiomodulation) can improve oxygen use and thinking skills in children with sickle cell disease. The brain needs steady oxygen, but sickle cell can reduce blood flow. Researchers will randomly assign 6…

This observational study will take small liver samples from 8 adults with hemophilia A or B who had gene therapy at least 6 months ago. Researchers want to see how the gene therapy affected liver cells, including how many cells still carry the therapy and whether there is any liv…

This study will use heart scans and blood tests to check for early signs of heart disease in 650 adult survivors of childhood cancer. The goal is to better understand who is at highest risk due to past cancer treatments like radiation or chemotherapy. Results will be compared to …

This early-phase study at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will test whether it is safe and possible to collect blood stem cells from 12 young adults with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes. Participants will receive two drugs (filgrastim and plerixafor) to move stem ce…