St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New immune cell therapy aims to stop aggressive childhood bone cancer from returning
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a new type of immune cell therapy can help prevent cancer from coming back in children with high-risk bone cancer (osteosarcoma). After children finish their standard chemotherapy, doctors will give them specially engineered immune cells designed to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:35 UTC
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New study combines Weight-Loss shot with virtual workouts for cancer survivors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a weekly weight-loss medication (Tirzepatide) combined with a remote, supervised exercise program can help adult survivors of childhood leukemia lose weight and improve their heart and metabolic health. The 28-week program aims to see if participants…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Can intense workouts help young cancer survivors rebuild their health?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a 12-week program of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a practical and helpful exercise option for young people who have recently finished treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. The research will see if survivors can stick with the program and if i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Shining a light on hope: glasses aim to lift mood for sick kids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether wearing special light therapy glasses can help reduce depression, fatigue, and sleep problems in children and teenagers who are receiving a stem cell transplant. About 98 participants, aged 8 to 18, will wear the glasses for 30 minutes a day for four…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Tracking the hidden toll of a lifesaving cancer drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand the side effects of asparaginase, a drug commonly used to treat childhood leukemia. Researchers will collect data and perform liver scans on 200 children and young adults receiving standard leukemia treatment. The goal is to measure how often …
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Wearable tech study aims to track health risks in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adult survivors of childhood cancer will use a remote monitoring program to track their heart and metabolic health. Participants will wear devices, complete surveys, and do lab tests from home over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this remote approach…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can a light helmet boost brain power in kids with sickle cell?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to learn if a non-invasive light therapy, aimed at the forehead, can improve thinking skills and oxygen use in the brains of children with sickle cell disease. Researchers will enroll 60 children, aged 8-17, who will be randomly assigned to receive either the real…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists seek liver clues years after hemophilia gene therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand the long-term effects of gene therapy on the liver in adults with hemophilia. Researchers will analyze small liver tissue samples from up to 8 people who received gene therapy at least 6 months ago. The goal is to see how the liver cells have respond…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC