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Clinical trials sponsored by Seattle Children's Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for children and young adults with solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:32 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood brain cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a new type of immunotherapy, called B7-H3 CAR T cells, can be safely given directly into the brain or spinal fluid of children and young adults with aggressive brain tumors like DIPG, DMG, or other recurrent central nervous system cancers. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tame lupus? new trial hopes so.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for children and young adults (ages 2-30) with severe lupus that hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to target and destroy faulty B cells (which drive…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Breast milk may help sick newborns reach full feeds sooner
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether feeding babies with certain intestinal conditions (like gastroschisis or Hirschsprung disease) only human milk helps them reach full feeding volumes faster compared to standard feeding with formula. Researchers will also check if it reduces infections …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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New immune therapy offers hope for kids with stubborn leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called SC-DARIC33 for children and young adults up to age 30 whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in the lab to bett…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:17 UTC
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Online program aims to break the cycle of IBS in families
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests an online program called REACH for parents who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The goal is to see if the program can help parents encourage healthy habits in their young children and reduce the chance of the kids developing similar stomach problems. About 46…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Can photos help parents and doctors connect in the ICU?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a simple tool where parents of children with severe brain conditions pick 1-3 photos to show ICU doctors what matters to their family. The goal is to see if this helps parents feel heard and less stressed. About 160 families will take part, and researchers will c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New program aims to help hispanic kids bounce back after brain injury
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a bilingual program called 1stBIEN for Hispanic children (ages 3-17) recovering from traumatic brain injury. The program provides in-person education, mobile videos, and a navigator to help families access outpatient care and school support. Researchers will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Which works better for ADHD teens: organizing or meditating?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two non-drug treatments for teens aged 13-17 with ADHD: Organizational Skills Training (OST) and Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI). Both involve eight 90-minute sessions. Researchers will measure changes in ADHD symptoms, daily functioning, and emotional co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New online program aims to ease chronic pancreatitis pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an internet-delivered pain self-management program for adults with chronic pancreatitis who suffer from severe abdominal pain. The program uses psychological techniques to help reduce pain's impact on daily life and improve quality of life. Researchers aim to enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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New program aims to ease concussion headaches in young adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new program called CRISP to help young adults aged 18-29 recover from concussion and manage headaches. The program focuses on support and recovery strategies. Researchers will measure how acceptable the treatment is and track changes in headache severity …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into gut tissue to unravel childhood IBD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue, blood, and stool samples from 200 children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and children with other gut disorders. Researchers will use a technique called spatial transcriptomics to see which genes are active in different parts of the gut. The goa…
Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Study aims to cut unnecessary doctor visits for kids with bronchiolitis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two different approaches to help doctors and families avoid unnecessary follow-up visits after a child is hospitalized for bronchiolitis. About 2,700 children will take part to see which method works better at encouraging follow-up only when needed. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New study tests parent coach model to improve Well-Child care for black families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a redesigned well-child care approach, where a community health worker (called a 'Parent's Coach') helps deliver checkup services, to traditional care for Black families. The goal is to see if this team-based model improves receipt of preventive services, redu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New study aims to stop teen suicide by finding what works best
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at which treatments work best to prevent suicide in teens aged 11 to 17 who have been hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or actions. Researchers will compare different intervention strategies to see which ones reduce suicide attempts and related crises. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Can a simple check-in end screen-time battles?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tool called the Family Media Check-In that helps parents and teens work together to create a family media plan. About 300 parent-teen pairs will try it and report how satisfied they are with the plan and how much conflict it reduces. The goal is to see if s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:09 UTC