Cincinnati Children's Clinical Research Studies

11/26/2025

We are recruiting infants 6 to 29 weeks old to learn more about the safety of giving a licensed RSV immunization and any other routine childhood vaccine on the same day or one to two weeks later. Participants will be compensated for their time and effort. For more information or to see if your child qualifies, visitwww.redcap.link/RSV.Infants or IDStudies@cchmc.org or 513-332-8796.

11/21/2025

November is , and as part of the nation’s top 5 neurology and neurosurgery programs, our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is dedicated to helping children with seizures live their best lives. That’s why our Cincinnati Children's Clinical Research Studies team is recruiting healthy 6–18-year-olds for a study comparing their brain scans to those of children who’ve had seizures.

Researchers are looking to improve epilepsy diagnosis and outcomes. Approved participants will receive payment. Learn more and see if your child is eligible through the link in the comments.

11/18/2025

Accelerating research and innovation right here in Cincinnati! Get a first look at our new Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center in the video below.

11/14/2025

We’re proud to be ranked #1 in the nation for Diabetes & Endocrinology and to advance pediatric diabetes care through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments!

🌍 Today is —a moment to recognize the progress, passion, and people behind diabetes care.

We’re honored to be ranked #1 in the nation for Diabetes & Endocrinology. We know that finding the best care for your child is your top priority—and it’s ours too.

Our Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology takes a comprehensive, compassionate approach to treating children with diabetes and other endocrine conditions. Through groundbreaking research and innovative care, we’re not only improving lives here at home—we’re helping shape the future of pediatric care around the world. Learn more about our diabetes services at the links in the comments!

11/13/2025

Did you know? Growing up with a dog might help protect kids from developing food allergies! 🐾

New research from a study led by our experts shows that children with food allergies often have slower immune development — but living with a dog seems to help their immune systems grow normally.

It’s another clue supporting the “hygiene hypothesis,” which suggests that early exposure to less-sterile environments can actually strengthen the immune system.

Learn more on our science blog: https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/why-having-a-dog-can-help-reduce-food-allergy-reactions/

11/11/2025

We are recruiting infants and children 3 months to 12 years old who are diagnosed with a cow’s milk allergy. Participants will receive up to $800 for their time and effort with possible travel reimbursement. For more information, contact Jennifer at Jennifer.jennings2@cchmc.org or 513-636-7085 or visit our website (link in comments).

11/04/2025

We are recruiting healthy adults 18 to 50 years old. Pay is up to $5,130 and will include admission to our extended stay research unit up to 10 days. To see if you qualify, go to www.redcap.link/LTechS4V03 or contact the Vaccine Research Center at Cincinnati Children’s at VaccineResearch@cchmc.org or 513-636-7699.

10/31/2025

New research study findings!
Cincinnati Children’s was part of a national study that found many preschoolers diagnosed with ADHD are prescribed medication before families try parent behavior management training — the recommended first step for most young children.

Study co-author Dr. Tanya Froehlich says early parent training can help reduce challenging behaviors and may lessen the need for medication later.

Our Center for ADHD offers both group and one-on-one parent training sessions for families of preschoolers.

Learn more about the study and options for families at the link in our comments.

10/27/2025

We are recruiting children 4 to 5 years old who have been diagnosed with ADHD—or are suspected of having ADHD. The diagnosis of ADHD will be confirmed during screening.

We want to learn more about the efficacy and safety of a study drug called SPN-812.

Pay is up to $675 for time and effort.

To see if you qualify, go to www.redcap.link/supernus or the study team at ADHDResearch@cchmc.org or 513-636-9763.

10/24/2025

We are recruiting healthy children 2 to 11 years old. We want to learn if an already approved adult Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) vaccine is safe and could offer protection against CHIKV disease in children. CHIKV is a virus that is spread through mosquito bites and can cause severe joint pain, stiffness, and high fevers. Participants will receive up to $625 for their time and effort. For more information, or to see if you qualify, visit the link in our comments or contact the Vaccine Research Center at VaccineResearch@cchmc.org or 513-636-7699.

10/20/2025

Pregnant women who will be delivering their babies at UC, UC West Chester or Christ Hospital and can bring their babies in for study visits for 3 years are needed for a study. Researchers want to learn more about factors such as genetics and environment that put very young children at a higher risk for food allergies and eczema. Compensation will be provided. For more information or to sign up, contact the study coordinator at sunbeam@cchmc.org or 513-313-0534, or go to www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/c/clinical-trials/studies/pregnant-women-070821.

10/16/2025

New research from our Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics sheds light on how loneliness affects autistic youth. In a survey of 241 autistic individuals 15–26 years old, researchers found that negative social experiences—like feeling ignored or excluded—contribute more to loneliness than simply spending time alone.

This means that autistic youth often prefer quality social interactions where they feel included and respected, rather than frequent ones.

Understanding this can help families, peers, and communities create more supportive environments where autistic youth feel truly connected. 💙

Learn more through the link in the comments.