Cincinnati Children's Clinical Research Studies

03/31/2026

See if you qualify! www.redcap.link/SLiM

We know that research is essential to helping families thrive. Every study brings us closer to understanding how the world around us shapes health and development—today and for the future. That’s why our Cincinnati Children's Clinical Research Studies team is recruiting adults 18 to 40 years old with a BMI between 25 and 35 to take part in a research study.

This study explores how indoor lighting, designed to mimic natural sunlight, may impact metabolism. Approved participants will receive compensation for their time and effort. Learn more and see if you’re eligible: www.redcap.link/SLiM

03/26/2026

Healthy Black teens in 7th or 9th grade who have not been diagnosed with ADHD or attention problems are needed for a research study. Black adolescents often face persistent educational disparities that affect how safe, supported, and valued they feel in school. In this study, we want to learn about how school climate affects learning and well-being, and whether cultural experiences at school shape those connections. Pay is up to $535 for time and effort.

👉 To sign up or learn more, visit www.redcap.link/INTERSECT or contact Dr. Green or Olivia Baron at INTERSECTstudy@cchmc.org or 513-803-1869.

03/25/2026

Groundbreaking research happening right here in Cincinnati. Follow on TikTok!

03/17/2026

Did you know most newborns are naturally protected from common bacteria like E. coli thanks to antibodies passed from their moms during pregnancy?

A new study led by our experts found that babies who become seriously ill from E. coli often have lower levels of these protective antibodies. This discovery could help doctors identify which infants are at higher risk and develop new ways to keep babies safe in their first days of life.

Learn more about the study and what’s next on our Science Blog: https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/mothers-exposure-to-microbes-protect-their-newborn-babies-against-infection/
Cincinnati Children's researcher, Dr. Sing Sing Way, also spoke with Enquirer - Cincinnati and Kentucky to explain what this research means for parents: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/03/11/why-are-some-babies-prone-to-infection-study-shows-antibodies-as-key/89097047007/

03/17/2026

Our researchers were recently featured in an article about their new discoveries in Fanconi anemia, a rare disease affecting DNA repair and metabolism.

Learn more about what the team discovered on our Science Blog: https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/why-metabolism-matters-in-fanconi-anemia/

Fanconi anemia is known for DNA-repair defects, but new work suggests major metabolic disruption too.

Using carbon-13 glucose tracing, Lindsey Romick and Sara Vicente-Muñoz found metabolic inflexibility in FA, with impaired glucose use and increased fat oxidation.

A new perspective on energy balance in this rare disease.

Read more: https://www.theanalyticalscientist.com/issues/2026/articles/february/tracing-metabolic-inflexibility-in-fanconi-anemia

03/12/2026

Teens and young adults 15 to 24 years old with depression are needed for a University of Cincinnati study. The study team is looking at how a dietary supplement and therapy may affect brain function and mood in teens and young adults with depression. All study visits, blood tests, MRI scans, the supplement, and therapy sessions are provided at no cost. Compensation for time is up to $325. For more information or to see if you qualify, go to redcap.link/NACMIND, or contact Khalid at 513-558-5479 or yusufkd@ucmail.uc.edu.

03/10/2026

Philanthropy fuels discovery, and support from our community helps move pediatric research forward.

At our recent Kaleidoscope event, hosted by Cris Collinsworth with a special performance by Rascal Flatts, more than $2 million was raised for the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation — a record for the event.

With this support, Cincinnati Children’s researchers can study complex childhood diseases and explore bold new ideas that may lead to future breakthroughs for kids. 💙

Learn how philanthropy is supporting tomorrow’s cures: https://ow.ly/x9p350YrS7Q

03/06/2026

Healthy children 7 to 11 years old are needed for a study to look at the association between a child's listening skills and their cognitive abilities. The study includes hearing tests. Pay is up to $200 and results from the hearing and language screening at no charge. To see if your child is eligible, go to www.redcap.link/SiNCStudy or for questions, contact Jody at jody.caldwell-kurtzman@cchmc.org.

03/05/2026

Infants and children 18 months through 59 months old are needed for an RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) study nasal vaccine study. Pay is up to $1,000 for at least 8 planned study visits over 2 years. To see if you qualify, go to www.redcap.link/2023RSV or contact the Vaccine Research Center at Cincinnati Children’s at VaccineResearch@cchmc.org or 513-636-7699.

02/28/2026

Our researchers are redefining what’s possible in rare disease care through innovation, discovery, and collaboration.

Even though each rare disease affects only a small number of people, more than 30 million Americans are living with one, and families often travel from across the country and around the world to find answers and hope here. Our researchers and clinicians are working every day to change lives — from breakthroughs in gene therapy to promising advances in treatments for telomere biology disorders and Fragile X syndrome. It takes a network of people making connections that turn information into knowledge, and insights into discoveries. In the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN), many of these people are based at Cincinnati Children’s. Together, we turn hope into action — and action into discovery to give every child a chance at a healthier tomorrow.

🔗- https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/rare-diseases-from-data-to-discovery-from-discovery-to-care/

02/27/2026

Children 7 to 11 years old with listening/language difficulties are needed for a study to look at the association between a child's listening skills and their cognitive abilities. The study includes hearing tests. Pay is up to $200 and results from the hearing and language screening at no charge.

To see if your child is eligible, go to www.redcap.link/SiNCStudy or for questions, contact Jody at jody.caldwell-kurtzman@cchmc.org.

02/26/2026

We are looking for children 3 to 5 years old who are diagnosed with or are being tested for ADHD, and their caregiver is considering medication treatment for a research study. In this study, we want to find out which of two medications works better for treating ADHD in young children. Pay is up to $245.

👉To see if your child is eligible, go to www.redcap.link/lebp3o1g or contact Hannah at hannah.bush@cchmc.org or 513-636-1391.