St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Engineered immune cells aim to stop bone cancer in its tracks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special type of immune cell, called B7-H3-CAR T cell, can help prevent bone cancer from coming back in children with high-risk osteosarcoma. About 41 children who have finished standard chemotherapy will receive these cells. The goal is to see if this a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Light therapy may boost brain function in kids with sickle cell disease
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if shining a special light on the head (transcranial photobiomodulation) can improve thinking skills in children with sickle cell disease. The brain needs steady oxygen, which is often reduced in sickle cell disease, leading to learning problems. About 60 childre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Smart scans keep proton therapy accurate for kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study involves 100 children receiving proton therapy for solid tumors or Hodgkin lymphoma. During treatment, the body can change, affecting how well the radiation hits the tumor. Researchers will use weekly or bi-weekly CT and MRI scans to check if the treatment plan needs u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New study tracks hidden dangers of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the short- and long-term side effects of asparaginase, a drug used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma in children. Researchers will track 200 participants to see how often serious side effects occur during standard treatment. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Gene Therapy's liver impact under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will take small liver samples from adults with hemophilia A or B who already received gene therapy. Researchers want to see how the gene therapy affected liver cells over time. The goal is to learn more about safety and long-term effects, not to provide a new treatment…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC
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Why do childhood cancer survivors age faster? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why childhood cancer survivors often lose muscle mass and strength earlier than normal. Researchers will use advanced imaging and tests to compare muscle health in survivors and people without cancer. The goal is to find different types of muscle pro…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC