Children's Hospital Los Angeles

This study tests whether a 4-week education program about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) helps youth aged 8-21 with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control compared to standard care. Participants will attend virtual sessions, use an online workbook, and wear a CGM f…

This study is testing a 10-week group therapy program designed specifically for Black teenagers (ages 12-17) who have had recent suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if the program is helpful and acceptable, and if it can reduce suicidal thoughts while boosting hope, cultural pr…

This study tests two school-based programs to improve sleep in teens aged 12-18 who have sleep problems like insomnia or poor sleep quality. One program is standard sleep education, and the other is a more personalized step-by-step approach. Researchers will compare which program…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during interventional radiology procedures can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 8 and older. About 500 participants will use VR while undergoing their procedure, and researchers will compare their pain and anxiety l…

This study is testing whether a type of talking therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help Black teens and young adults (ages 14-21) with sickle cell disease deal with stress related to race. About 30 participants will join a 10-session group therapy program …

This study tests whether a virtual education program helps youth (ages 8-18) with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. Participants will either receive standard care or take part in online group sessions with a workbook. The study tracks blood sugar levels, diabetes…

This pilot study tests a simple idea: giving parents of young African American children (ages 2-4) self-esteem-themed books and advice during regular doctor visits. The goal is to see if this helps parents encourage positive self-concept and improves children's behavior and early…

This study looks at how the brains of young people (ages 16-22) with social anxiety disorder react when they briefly see faces with different expressions. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure brain activity and ask participants to rate their fear. The goal is to understand t…

This study looks at how U.S. combat veterans with PTSD react to very brief images of combat scenes. About 80 veterans and healthy volunteers will have their brains scanned while viewing these images and rating their fear. The goal is to understand brain activity and awareness, no…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help first-time caregivers in rural Guatemala support their baby's early development. About 220 families with newborns will use the app or receive standard care. Researchers will measure differences in language, motor, and thinking sk…

This study collects medical information and fluid from the front of the eye (aqueous humor) from up to 800 children with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. Researchers aim to find genetic markers in the fluid that can predict whether the eye can be saved with treatment and identi…

This study is testing a computer decision-support tool that helps doctors choose the best ventilator settings for children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. Up to 180 children on breathing machines will be enrolled across multiple hospital…

This study explores whether shared medical appointments are a good way to deliver care to young people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will design four group activities covering nutrition, peer support, exercise, and stress management. About 74 participants will attend quarterl…

This study tests whether a Parent Navigator Program helps Latino/x parents of babies with congenital heart disease connect to developmental follow-up services. About 40 families will be randomly assigned to either the navigator program or standard care. Researchers will track cli…