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Neonatal Diseases: A study on genetic risk factors
More and more often, doctors and researchers are understanding that there may be a genetic reason why some infants have a greater risk of becoming sick from certain diseases. Some of these diseases are directly or indirectly caused by germs, including bacteria, viruses or fungi...
More and more often, doctors and researchers are understanding that there may be a genetic reason why some infants have a greater risk of becoming sick from certain diseases. Some of these diseases are directly or indirectly caused by germs, including bacteria, viruses or fungi. If we can identify the genetic links that make some infants more likely to become sick from these germs, we may be able to target treatment to these higher-risk babies in the future, which could prevent severe illness and even death. The study team is looking for genetic differences that might make certain babies more likely to become sick from Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) and specific blood infections (Group B Strep and Herpes Simplex) during the birth to 12-month-old period.
Perinatal Research Biorepository (PRB) Registry: A tool used to collect biological samples during pregnancy for future research
The goal of the Biorepository is to collect, store, and dispense de-identified biological samples with health information to only approved researchers within the hospital network. Any families who are over the age of 18, English-speaking, and have a planned delivery at Children's...
The goal of the Biorepository is to collect, store, and dispense de-identified biological samples with health information to only approved researchers within the hospital network. Any families who are over the age of 18, English-speaking, and have a planned delivery at Children's Mercy and collaborating institutions (University of Kansas Medical Center and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission) can donate remaining biological samples from scheduled clinical procedures at any time of pregnancy.
Pharmacogenetic Repository: A DNA Library to Understand Difference of Responses to Medicines
This study is for: • Anyone who has had genetic (DNA) testing done with Children's Mercy. • Able to give blood, saliva, cheek swab, or urine sample...
This study is for: • Anyone who has had genetic (DNA) testing done with Children's Mercy. • Able to give blood, saliva, cheek swab, or urine sample The purpose of the project is to better understand how differences in a person's genetics—or DNA—affect how their body breaks down and responds to different medicines. In this repository, we want to learn even more about your genetic (DNA) information than the original testing showed or will show. Once your information and samples are collected, they will be stored at Children's Mercy for use in future studies by the project team.
Rare/Unknown Genetic Diseases: A study of genetics in children to understand unknown or rare conditions and find treatments
Thousands of genetic diseases affecting children remain undiscovered and untreatable. Children's Mercy is in the unique position of having the technology, scientists, physicians, as well as patient volume and diversity to address this challenge...
Thousands of genetic diseases affecting children remain undiscovered and untreatable. Children's Mercy is in the unique position of having the technology, scientists, physicians, as well as patient volume and diversity to address this challenge. Studying the genetics of thousands of children will help us make rapid progress against these unknown diseases and lead the way for future children and families in need. Genomic Answers for Kids is a rich resource for researchers studying genetic conditions, leading to answers and new treatments for children. Our progress on Genomic Answers for Kids relies on clinicians to identify possible participants in the program and for patients to volunteer to take part. Although all of today's participants may not directly benefit, they will help future children and families in need. With each participant's help, we will find genomic answers for kids. We are seeking children who may have a genetic condition or a genetic component to their symptoms, as well as their families.