Cincinnati Children's Clinical Research Studies

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.

10/16/2025

Happy ! Learn more about the study: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/c/clinical-trials/studies/down-syndrome-08223?fbclid=IwY2xjawNd3IlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4VWZsYUZKaFprNldidkJKAR7FffvIJCLHyjSEW-qY1DVws-Dv5_lc2TnLKhl8JNDhH_6qkhUwChbdasXJTQ_aem_KMHjMsqVVg6mokwIc3g_dw

October is ! Those with Down syndrome are more prone to developing sleep apnea. That’s why our Cincinnati Children's Clinical Research Studies team is recruiting for a study exploring how oxygen treatment can improve sleep and breathing. We're currently seeking children and teens 5 to 17 years old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea for this study. Learn more through the link in the comments.

10/14/2025

We are recruiting children 3 to 33 months old who are healthy with no history of eczema. Pay is up to $640. For more information, contact MPAACH@cchmc.org or 513-803-8000.

10/10/2025

Caregivers of a child or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability are needed for an at-home study. Pay is up to $175. For more information, go to www/redcap.link/futureplan.

10/08/2025

We are recruiting children, teens and young adults 6 to 24 years old diagnosed with an intellectual disability and ADHD or have symptoms of ADHD for a drug trial. Pay is up to $325. For more information, go to www.redcap.link/quillivant or contact Riley Argonis at riley.argonis@cchmc.org or 513-803-5140.

10/07/2025

For the 16th year in a row, we’re proud to be named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll! This recognition reflects the dedication of our researchers, clinicians, and staff who work together to turn discoveries into better outcomes for kids everywhere. Thank you to our patients and families—your strength and resilience drive our research and care every day. 💚

Explore our top-ranked specialties and see how we continue to lead the way in advancing child health: www.cincinnatichildrens.org/news/release/2025/us-news?fbclid=IwY2xjawNSAKpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqbnVsMkZ2N3MycldMOEs1AR6erMJf8Dz5kxqJ6lbAM2VpVWRc4EwOeXFZ-OFdlq9MAXgZO5dQ0rfpBfIAUw_aem_o1lT4kqmv2iYMdhTWPb_Gg