Research Studies and Trials

Involving children in research helps doctors know how best to care for children. The Children’s Mercy Research Institute advances pediatric health through integrated, collaborative studies and clinical trials aimed at bringing the fruits of scientific discovery right to a child’s bedside.

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Currently Enrolling Studies

Find a Study

Many of the studies that are currently enrolling patients at Children’s Mercy can be found in this database. Use this finder to learn more about the purpose of these studies and clinical trials, find out who can participate, and tell us you’re interested in enrolling.

Select a category from the dropdown, then click the ‘View selected studies’ button.

Why Research Matters

It is increasingly acknowledged that children benefit from research that meets their unique needs.
Children are not little adults and often don’t respond to medical care in the same way adults do.
Some illnesses and conditions are only seen in infants and children.
Research needs to include children to ensure they have the best available treatment, now and for kids in the future.
Research helps us learn more about health and our community and helps us find better ways to prevent and treat disease and illness.

What Research Does Children's Mercy Do?

Some studies are designed to collect information about a disease.
Studies also may investigate potential new treatments or procedures.
Learn more about what clinical research is on our For Families page.

For Families

We outline some of the most important things to understand about clinical research before you allow your child to participate in a study.

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Select Studies

Read more about select studies that were featured on our website prior to the implementation of Find a Study.

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Elsie’s Story

Learn why Elsie's family decided to get her involved in research at Children’s Mercy and why ALL cancer research is so important to Elsie's family and her providers.

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Research Studies and Clinical Trials