Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Diabetes / Endocrinology / Metabolism

A Study to Compare Medical vs. Surgical Treatment in Children and Teens With Type 2 Diabetes

Cincinnati Children's is conducting a research study, sometimes known as a clinical trial or clinical study, to compare blood sugar control between two groups: teens who undergo weight loss (bariatric) surgery and teens who are being treated with only medications. We will also be looking at how well ...More

A Study to Examine Genes That May Be Involved in Patients Diagnosed With a Difference of Sex Development (DSD)

The DSD Center at Cincinnati Children's is part of the DSD-Translational Research Network (DSD-TRN), a network of US teams working together to improve healthcare for people with DSD. In this research, we examine the genes involved in patients diagnosed with a DSD. Some genes for DSD have already bee ...More

A Study to Understand the Impact of Youth Onset Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes on the Neurovascular Unit

Cincinnati Children's is conducting a research study, sometimes known as a clinical study, to understand the effects of diabetes on the brain. We will also be looking at blood vessels in the body and how they relate to blood vessels in the brain. ...More

Research Studies for Children 2 to 11 Years Old Diagnosed With Certain Growth Disorders

Cincinnati Children's is conducting research studies, sometimes known as a clinical trials or clinical studies, to compare the safety and effectiveness of daily growth hormone injections to once weekly long-acting growth hormone injections. ...More

Study for Children Having Surgery With the Division of Urology

This is a research study to learn more about the different types of fat that we all have in our bodies. In this study, we will analyze the fat surrounding the kidneys which seems to be different than most fat. This may help us understand why some kids gain more weight than others. ...More

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Adult Participants or Parents of Participants:

Cincinnati Children’s is involved in research because it is very important to understanding diseases and developing ways to prevent and treat health problems in children, as well as adults. Learn more about how you can help. Contact us at clinicalstudies@cchmc.org or 513-636-0098. Or, enroll in our database to be notified about future studies by completing an online sign up form.

Sponsors and Investigators:

The Office for Clinical and Translational Research at Cincinnati Children’s provides sponsors and investigators with comprehensive support services, research tools, personnel and facilities to conduct or facilitate pediatric and adult clinical research studies. Contact us at OCTR@cchmc.org or 513-636-0314.