Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
12 clinical trials · 12 recruiting · OTHER
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has 12 clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, with 12 actively recruiting participants. The trials listed below cover 20 conditions across the phases listed in the sidebar. Always discuss any specific trial with your physician before contacting a study site.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia\'s Trial Portfolio
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a non-industry sponsor (academic medical center, hospital, foundation, or research network). Non-industry sponsors often investigate novel approaches, rare conditions, and behavioral or surgical interventions that commercial sponsors may not prioritize.
12 of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's 12 registered trials are currently recruiting — roughly 100% of the portfolio. A high recruiting share usually points to an active research pipeline with multiple programs at the enrollment stage.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's research footprint spans Pediatric Cancer (4 trials), Cancer (3), and Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (3) as the top three conditions. The full condition list, sorted by trial count, is in the sidebar.
Not Applicable is the largest single phase in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's portfolio at 33% of registered trials. The full phase breakdown appears in the sidebar.
Trials by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Massage Impact on Sleep in Pediatric Oncology
This study aims to determine the impact of massage therapy for pediatric patients receiving intensive chemotherapy or stem cell transplant (SCT).
Larotrectinib to Enhance RAI Avidity in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common form of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). The traditional first line treatment for patients with advanced DTC after surgical...
Selpercatinib Pre-RAI in Patients With RET Fusion Thyroid Cancer (RAISE)
Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common form of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). The traditional first line treatment for patients with advanced DTC after surgical...
Targeted Therapy to Increase RAI Uptake in Metastatic DTC
Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is a common type of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) in children and represents the second most common cancer in adolescent females. Recently...
Facilitating Access to Specialty Treatment
The goal of this hybrid implementation-effectiveness study is to evaluate the effectiveness (hastened recovery times) and feasibility (fidelity in connecting to concussion...
The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project
The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project (MDBP) seeks to collect and analyze clinical data and biological samples from leukodystrophy patients worldwide to support ongoing and...
CD19-Directed Chimeric Antigen Receptor Autologous T Cells (CART19) for Lupus
This is a single-center, single-arm, open-label phase 1/2 study of CART19 in children and young adults with refractory Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including both patients...
SMART Implementation-Effectiveness Trial 1
While single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) has been the preferred management strategy for Step 3 and 4 (moderate/severe) asthma management since the 2020 NIH asthma...
Vancomycin and Acute Kidney Injury in Sepsis Treatment - Intervention
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if vancomycin dosing in children with sepsis can be improved by using updated, personalized dosing models that account for new...
RH Genotype Matched RBC Transfusions
To determine the feasibility and efficacy of matching donor red cells by RH genotype for a cohort of chronically transfused patients with SCD.
Urinary Titin Biomarker in DMD
A universal challenge in clinical investigation of novel therapeutics is the need for quantitative, objective biomarkers that directly address the mechanisms of disease and...
ARPKD Database Study
Hepato-renal fibrocystic diseases (HRFD) is a term developed that encompasses rare diseases such as Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD), and other diseases with...
How to Approach a Trial Listing
Each trial card above links to a dedicated page with the official ClinicalTrials.gov data plus a plain-English translation of the eligibility criteria. We translate technical terminology (ECOG performance status, hepatic function values, exclusionary lab thresholds) into language that a patient or caregiver can understand, but the original clinical text and the live ClinicalTrials.gov record always govern any actual eligibility decision.
Before contacting a trial site, write down questions for your treating physician using the framework on our 25 Questions guide. Discuss whether the trial fits your treatment plan, what the time commitment looks like, and whether your insurance will cover the standard-of-care portions. Trials are not a substitute for a treatment plan — they are an addition that needs medical guidance to evaluate.
Authoritative Resources
Verify any trial registration directly on ClinicalTrials.gov. For background on the FDA approval pathway that Phase 3 trials feed into, see the FDA drug approval process. For cancer-specific trial guidance, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. For global trial registrations beyond the U.S., the WHO ICTRP aggregates registries from around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials does Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have on ClinicalTrials.gov?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has 12 clinical trials registered on the federal ClinicalTrials.gov registry, of which 12 are actively recruiting participants right now. These counts come directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API and are updated as the registry changes.
What conditions does Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's registered trials cover 20 conditions on ClinicalTrials.gov, led by Pediatric Cancer (4 trials), Cancer (3 trials), Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (3 trials), Cancer (2 trials), Chemotherapy Effect (1 trial). The complete condition list appears in the sidebar of this page; each condition links to a page listing every recruiting trial in that area, regardless of sponsor.
How do I join a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia clinical trial?
Joining a clinical trial is a medical decision that should always involve your treating physician. Each trial page on this site includes the eligibility criteria translated into plain English alongside the official clinical text, plus the contact information that the sponsor has registered with ClinicalTrials.gov. Bring the trial information to your doctor before reaching out — they can review the full inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history and help you decide whether to pursue screening.
What does the trial phase mean?
Phase 1 trials test safety and dosing in small groups (often 20–80 healthy volunteers or patients). Phase 2 trials evaluate efficacy and side effects in larger groups (100–300 patients with the target condition). Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and monitor safety in the largest groups (300–3,000+ patients) and form the basis of an FDA approval submission. Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment is approved, monitoring long-term safety and effectiveness in real-world use. Some trials register without a phase — common for device, behavioral, or observational studies.
Where does this trial data come from?
All trial data is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, the official federal trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Under FDAAA 801, most U.S. drug and device trials are required to register, making ClinicalTrials.gov the most comprehensive source. Sponsors are responsible for keeping their listings current; trial status can shift between data refreshes.
How This Sponsor Page Is Built
Every count on this page is derived directly from ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 records. Trial counts include all trials currently registered to this sponsor; the recruiting count reflects trials with status "Recruiting" or equivalent. Plain-English eligibility translations on each linked trial page preserve the original clinical text alongside an accessible version. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and limitations.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.
Last updated 2026-06-26 · 12 trials tracked for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.