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RESEARCH & INNOVATION
transforming pediatric health care
Highlights
Gastroenterology
Technically variant grafts significantly close the gap in pediatric liver transplant access
Pediatric split liver transplant surgery is rare, with only 10 U.S. centers offering it. Children’s Health began using technically variant grafts in 2024 and has since doubled the national average, expanding access and reducing waitlist mortality.
Cardiology, +1 more
Groundbreaking pediatric cardio-oncology program transforming care
The Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Program at Children’s Health is one of the first in the nation offering a dedicated clinic focused on protecting the heart health of children battling cancer or in remission.
Gastroenterology
First evidence-based guidelines for pediatric IBS and functional abdominal pain
Learn how Children’s Health collaborated on the first-ever global guidelines for pediatric IBS and functional abdominal pain, offering gastroenterologists evidence-based recommendations to improve care for gut-brain interaction disorders.
Neonatology
Study reveals CBT reduces perceived child vulnerability after prolonged NICU stays
Standard NICU care prioritizes the infant, but parents’ perceptions of vulnerability can affect development. A new Children’s Health study shows cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce parental perceived child vulnerability after NICU discharge.
Nephrology
Case study: siRNA therapy enables kidney-only transplant in child with rare PH1
Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a rare genetic disorder that causes excess oxalate, leading to kidney failure and systemic damage. While liver transplant is the only cure, FDA-approved therapies are making kidney-only transplants a viable option.
Neurology
First-in-kind study validates safety of thalamic sampling during SEEG in Children with DRE
New study at Children’s Health confirms the safety of sampling thalamic nuclei during SEEG in pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). The findings revealed that accurate thalamic mapping can improve neuromodulation targeting.
Behavioral Health
The Behavioral Health Vehicles Program at Children’s Health provides emergency transport services to children with mental health needs.
The Behavioral Health Vehicles Program at Children’s Health provides emergency transport services to children with mental health needs.
Pulmonology
This episode focuses on obstructive sleep apnea in children with cystic fibrosis and the critical need for proactive screening.
This episode focuses on obstructive sleep apnea in children with cystic fibrosis and the critical need for proactive screening.
Gastroenterology
Uncovering the esophageal microbiome and its role in pediatric esophageal disease
Research led by Children’s Health reveals the esophageal microbiome as an active immunologic environment, with disease-specific microbial patterns that may inform biomarker development, earlier diagnosis and targeted therapies.
Hematology & Oncology
Fertility preservation in pediatric oncology: A multidisciplinary approach to care and survivorship
Pediatric fertility preservation now includes advanced options giving hope to even the youngest patients. Our experts share their insights, based on years of experience at the leading edge of this rapidly evolving field.
Pulmonology
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia outcomes after tracheostomy: Data-driven paths to ventilator liberation
A study from Children’s Health provides insight on the timeline from tracheostomy to respiratory independence for children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia – and several keys to supporting their health and growth along the way.
Cardiology
Redefining care for congenital heart disease through pediatric-adult collaboration
By uniting pediatric and adult cardiology expertise, our Adult Congenital Heart Disease program delivers coordinated, lifelong care that improves outcomes for patients with CHD. Discover how this approach is shaping long-term survival.
Research Article
New evidence on positional OSA in children and the role of adenotonsillectomy
New research from Children’s Health shows that positional OSA is common in children with sleep apnea, and surgery is an effective treatment. The findings provide clinical guidance on early diagnosis, patient referrals and non-surgical therapies.
Neurology
Retethering risk after filum terminale surgery: Insights from a large meta-analysis
To better inform surgical decision-making and optimize outcomes, experts at Children’s Health℠ conducted the largest and most comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to date of pediatric patients undergoing surgery for TFT or FFT.
Behavioral Health
Research reveals treatment disparities for Texas youth with depression
New research reveals gaps in access to effective depression treatment for Texas youth – and highlights efforts underway to expand care and improve outcomes.
Endocrinology
Emerging research drives new era in pediatric achondroplasia care
Explore how Children’s Health collaborated on new achondroplasia care guidelines, offering endocrinologists actionable advice on vosoritide therapy, early risks and improving family support.
Clinical Trial
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Abdominal Ultrasound (FAST) in Children with Blunt Torso Trauma
This study is a multi-center RCT to determine whether use of the FAST examination impacts care in hemodynamically stable children with blunt torso trauma.
Neurology
Focal Cerebral Arteriopathy Steroid (FOCAS) Trial
This trial in children with suspected focal cerebral arteriopathy (FCA) presenting with arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) comparing early corticosteroid treatment versus delayed/no corticosteroid treatment.
Nephrology
A Phase 3 Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Chronocort in the Treatment of Participants Aged 16 Years and Over with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
A Phase 3 Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Chronocort in the Treatment of Participants Aged 16 Years and Over with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
Neurology
Effects of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Cognition and Language in Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The study is being conducted in order to evaluate objective change in cognition and expressive language after implant and therapy with the Inspire UAS System.
Hematology & Oncology
NCT04690322
Each patient will be randomly assigned to receive either extended half-life factor VIII based replacement therapy or non-FVIII based replacement therapy, which are both standard of care treatment for persons with Hemophilia A.
Cardiology
Protocol Title: A Phase 2/3 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-blind, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Vericiguat in Pediatric Participants with Heart Failure
This study aims to compare the efficacy of vericiguat versus placebo on change in n-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) from baseline to Week 16 of the Base Period.
Pulmonology
NCT05268094
This is a prospective multicenter randomized interventional trial. Participants will be randomized to receive either an SPS or DAS.
Cardiology
NCT06080074
The overall study design is a prospective clinical trial that combines two individual study designs into one common protocol.