Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

This study tests whether a new online survey, called Spotlight AQ, helps teens and young adults (ages 16-25) with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. Participants will use the survey before two clinic visits and share their feedback. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests a new, low-field MRI scanner for brain imaging in children and young adults up to age 22. The goal is to see how well it works compared to standard MRI, CT, or ultrasound scans. Participants will not receive any extra sedation for the study. The research aims to …

This study is testing a new, portable MRI machine that uses a very low magnetic field. It aims to see if this device can produce images as good as standard MRI, CT, or ultrasound for children who need brain scans. The device is designed to be safer, more comfortable, and easier t…

This study looks at whether the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and works well in children aged 1 to 17 who have had a heart transplant. About 60 participants will receive the standard MMR vaccine at least one year after their transplant. Researchers will monito…

This study tests a wearable device called ViBandz that delivers gentle vibrations to help children with neurologic conditions improve movement in their arms or legs. About 30 children aged 6 months to 17 years will use the device during physical or occupational therapy. Researche…

This study tests whether a home-based virtual reality (VR) program that uses brain activity to guide relaxation can help teens aged 10–16 with migraine. Participants will use a VR headset three times a week for four weeks. Researchers want to see if the program is easy to use and…

This study tests whether live, group exercise sessions delivered via video chat can improve fitness and heart health in teens aged 12-19 with certain types of congenital heart disease. Participants either join 12 weeks of remote supervised workouts or receive standard exercise ha…

This study tests a short therapy program called FACT (Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for parents of children aged 2-6 with pediatric feeding disorder. About 80 parents will be randomly assigned to FACT or a placebo program. The goal is to see if FACT reduces parents' …

This study tests a new pillow-like device that helps babies with tracheostomies (breathing tubes) lie on their stomachs for tummy time. Researchers want to see if the device fits well, is comfortable, and allows the baby to breathe safely. Parents and healthcare providers will sh…

This study looks at how taking progesterone continuously versus in a cycle affects menstrual bleeding in teenagers with Turner Syndrome who have primary ovarian insufficiency. About 40 participants will track their bleeding and complete questionnaires. The goal is to find which s…

This study tests whether brain scans (fMRI) can detect how the drug naltrexone changes brain activity in teens aged 13-21 with eating disorders like bulimia or binge eating. Participants will receive both naltrexone and a placebo in random order, and their brain responses will be…

This study looks at how liver problems caused by Fontan circulation affect the way the body processes certain drugs. Researchers will measure how two medicines, sildenafil and pravastatin, are handled in 15 children and young adults who have had Fontan surgery. The goal is to lea…

This study looks at how fat in the liver changes the way children process the cholesterol drug rosuvastatin. Researchers will measure liver fat using MRI and track drug levels and response in 50 children aged 8-21 with high cholesterol. The goal is to understand if liver fat rais…