St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

This phase 2 trial tested inotuzumab ozogamicin (Besponsa) in children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia who had low levels of remaining cancer cells (MRD) despite treatment. The drug targets CD22, a protein on leukemia cells, and delivers a potent toxin. Only 5 children w…

This study looked at a new way to prevent severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children who had a bone marrow transplant for blood cancers. The goal was to see if stopping certain immune-suppressing drugs after day 60 could lower the risk of severe GVHD. Only 3 children too…

This study tested a smartphone app called CRADLE that uses a photo to detect leukocoria (a white glow in the pupil), which can be a sign of retinoblastoma, cataracts, or glaucoma. Researchers planned to compare the app's accuracy to a standard eye exam in children with these cond…

This study looked at women and girls aged 12 to 40 with heavy menstrual bleeding to see if they also have joint hypermobility (loose joints). Researchers wanted to find out if these two issues together might point to an underlying connective tissue disorder. The study was stopped…

This study looked at stored tumor samples from 139 children with brain and central nervous system tumors. Researchers wanted to find DNA changes and biomarkers that could help understand these cancers better. The study was terminated early, so results may be limited.

This early-phase study looked at whether giving vitamin A along with the pneumococcus vaccine (Prevnar) helps children ages 1 to 4 build a stronger immune response. Only 22 healthy kids were enrolled before the study was stopped early. Researchers measured antibody levels in the …