Solid foods and infant growth
Your baby may be eligible if they are: - Exclusively breastfed - Younger than six months of age - Full term (> 37-weeks’ gestation) - Have not yet been introduced to solid foods This is a 7-month long study, with visits occurring once every month. The first visit, 9-month visit, an... Protocol #: 19-0546 |
Effects of complementary feeding on infant growth and gut health
Your baby may be eligible if they are: - Breastfed and/or formula fed - Younger than five months of age - Full term (> 37-weeks’ gestation) - Have not yet been introduced to solid foods This is a seven month-long study, from 5 to 12 months of age, with visits occurring every month. ... Protocol #: 20-2232 |
Blueberry intake and infant gut health
Your breastfed baby may be eligible if they are: - Younger than six months of age - Exclusively breastfed - Full term (> 37-weeks’ gestation) - Have not yet been introduced to solid foods This is a 7-month long study, with visits occurring once every other month. The first and last ... Protocol #: 20-1659 |
Early iron exposure on the gut microbiota in young infants
This is a four month-long study, beginning at birth. The first study visit is conducted at the University of Colorado Hospital and the last visit takes place at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The other four visits are conducted in your home. Formula is provided to all study participants for... Protocol #: 18-1317 |
Utilization of Virtual Reality Mindfulness Application to Reduce Stress and Promote Wellbeing in University Students
Participants will be provided with Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets for the duration of the evaluation period (8-weeks) and will be asked to complete at least one 8-10 minute TRIPP VR mindfulness session 3-5 days per week via the VR headset or their mobile phone. Throughout the c... Protocol #: 21-3622 |
NightWare Therapeutic Platform for improving Cardiovascular Health in Adults With Nightmares Associated with PTSD
We are recruiting individuals who experience PTSD-associated nightmares to participate in a research study to help us understand if improving sleep quality, by reducing the impact of nightmares can improve cardiovascular health.... Protocol #: 21-5027 |
Social Information Processing in Teens (SIP Study)
Interested in how irritability affects social information processing in teens? Our goal is to learn more about how people commonly react to social ambiguity and how irritable mood may relate to negative interpretations of social signals in adolescence.... Protocol #: 20-2633 |
The Child Bipolar Disorder Network (CBN): A Collaborative Treatment Study of Youth With or at High Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Does your child have symptoms of bipolar disorder? We are looking for children, teens, and young adults (ages 9 to 19 years) who have moods that alternate between depression and periods of excessive energy and activity for this study. Participants will get a full diagnostic evaluation fro... Protocol #: 22-0853 |
Effect of Hormones on Frequency of Headache and Brain Structure and Function in Puberty
This research studies how hormones impact headache and how different parts of the brain talk to each other. You are invited to participate if you are (or your child is): • 11 years to 20 years of age • With or without history of headache • Male sex, male gender identity • Healt... Protocol #: 20-1824 |
Healthy Starts: Introducing New Plant-Based Foods to Infants and Toddlers
You may be able to take part in Healthy Starts if you are at least 18 years old and you have a child between 9-12 months old, who was born full term and does not have a medical condition that makes feeding difficult. When you enroll, will visit the Children’s Eating Lab in Aurora 4 times o... Protocol #: 22-1618 Location: CU Anschutz non-hospital research facilities |
NIH RECOVER: A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults (Pregnancy Arm)
This study is looking at the long-term implications of COVID-19 infection in pregnant patients. Study participants may be asked to answer sets of questions about ongoing symptoms, give samples such as blood and urine and possibly have some other imaging tests. ... Protocol #: 22-2323 Location: Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Assessment of NAAT to Determine GBS Status After Initiation of Intrapartum Antibiotic Prophylaxis
This study plans to learn more about a new method of testing for GBS, to see if it can be reliably used after antibiotics have been started. ... Protocol #: 17-2177 Location: University of Colorado Hospital |
Effects of pubertal blockade and hormone therapy on cardiometabolic risk markers in transgender adolescents
There will be 6 study visits over about a year. They will take place over 2 days before starting testosterone and then 1 month and 12 months after starting testosterone. The first study visit will involve a blood draw, an oral glucose tolerance test (sugar drink) and answering questionnair... Protocol #: 17-2328 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Defining Molecular Phenotypes of Exacerbation-Prone Asthmatics (ENIGMA)
We want to learn more about asthma and how stuff in the air, like pollution and allergens, can make asthma worse in children. To do this we want to look at kids with and without asthma. If you join the study, you will participate in a remote consent visit, a clinic visit and a remote home... Protocol #: 17-1416 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado |
PrecISE: Precision Interventions for Severe and/or Exacerbation-Prone Asthma Network (adolescents, age 12-18)
PrecISE: A breath of fresh air from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Severe asthma is different for everyone. That is why we need you for PrecISE. Join a severe asthma study unlike any other. Have the opportunity to try many different therapies not available otherwise. Talk with a... Protocol #: 19-0619 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado |
MEASURES OF PULMONARY MORBIDITY IN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME
This study plans to learn more about lung health in children with Down syndrome. Sometimes children with Down syndrome breathe food or liquids into their lungs, which is called aspiration. We want to learn more about how aspiration affects the lungs and quality of life of children with Do... Protocol #: 19-2092 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado |
Effects of puberty and pubertal suppression on insulin sensitivity, metabolic rate and vascular health
This study will involve 4-5 in person visits. There will be screening visit for some patients and then a baseline visit over two days. The first day will involve an IV and drinking a sugary drink with blood draws as well as measuring the resting metabolic rate and answering questionnaires.... Protocol #: 19-2109 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, Outpatient CTRC, Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Effects of prenatal antibiotics on the infant gut microbiome
Three different bacteria of the infant gut microbiome will be obtained through collection of infant stool samples at birth and at 6 weeks of age. These bacteria will be measured and comparisons made between infants whose mothers took antibiotics during pregnancy and infants whose mothers d... Protocol #: 19-2288 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital |
Pharmacology of Marijuana During Pregnancy
This study will enroll pregnant women who use marijuana during their pregnancy and ask them to provide urine and blood samples at two prenatal visits. At delivery they will again be asked to provide blood and urine samples, the placenta, as well as blood from the baby's umbilical cord. Sur... Protocol #: 19-1757 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital |
The early and late contribution of fasting and postprandial triglycerides on newborn subcutaneous and intrahepatic fat in pregnancy
What Happens If I Join the Study? - You will have 4 study visits during pregnancy and 1 study visit after your baby is born - You will be asked to prick your finger to monitor blood sugar and blood triglyceride levels 4 times a day for 4 days after each visit (total of 64 finger pokes) ... Protocol #: 20-0706 Location: Broomfield Hospital, Cherry Creek Medical Center, Childrens Hospital Colorado, CTRC Inpatient, Highlands Ranch Hospital, Lone Tree Medical Center, Longs Peak Hospital, Outpatient CTRC, Outpatient CTRC, UCHealth Central Park Medical Center, UCHealth Internal Medical Clinic - Lowry |
In-Utero Vascular Accidents in Neonates from COVID-19 Infected Mothers
This study plans to learn more about how COVID-19 infection during pregnancy may have direct effects on the developing baby 30 days after birth. ... Protocol #: 20-1399 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Influenza-Specific Immunity and Responses to Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Infants: Effect of Maternal Vaccination During Pregnancy
This study aims to learn more about how babies' immune systems react to the influenza vaccine and if there is any difference between babies whose mothers receive the influenza vaccine, or not, before the baby is born. Study visits will take place during prenatal care and delivery as well a... Protocol #: 20-1074 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital |
Pubertal Blockade and Estradiol Effects on Cardiometabolic Health for Transitioning Youth (PUBERTY)
This study will involve 6 research visits at 3 timepoints for transgender individuals (before starting estrogen and 6 and 12 months after starting estrogen). No medications are given as a part of this study. Cisgender (non-transgender) participants will have 4 visits at two timepoints ... Protocol #: 19-1226 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital |
Effect Of Neonatal BCG Administration On Innate And Adaptive Immune Responses To Infection With Rotavirus Live Attenuated Vaccine Strain In HIV-Exposed And Unexposed Infants
Women in this study will consent in the third trimester and have cord blood collected at the time of delivery. The infant will have four visits at Children's Hospital Colorado.... Protocol #: 20-0593 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital |
Using Oscillometry in Toddler Aerodigestive Patients to Monitor Lung Function Response to Treatment
In this study, we will 1. Assess different mouthpiece options to help make the test easier to do in young children 2. Obtain AOS measurements in children who are patients in the aerodigestive clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado 3. Compare these measurements to those obtained in chil... Protocol #: 21-2637 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado |
A Partially-Blind, Randomized, Controlled, Parallel-Group Dose Ranging Study to
Determine the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AeroFactTM (SF-RI 1 surfactant for inhalation combined with a dedicated drug delivery system) in Preterm Infants at Risk of Worsening Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Babies in the Active groups may get up to 4 total doses of AeroFact during the first 96 hours of life, depending on how much oxygen and support from the nCPAP/nIMV your baby needs. Re-dosing with drug can occur as frequently as 2 hours after the start of the previous dose. Babies will no... Protocol #: 21-2876 Location: University of Colorado Hospital |
Critical Windows in the Development of Asthma Endotypes and Phenotypes in High-Risk Toddlers
We are studying how asthma develops in early childhood to help doctors provide better asthma treatments for children. If you decide to participate, your child will complete up to five research visits. There will be one visit per year over 4 years. During the visits your child will d... Protocol #: 21-3116 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado |
Harnessing Cells from Human Milk; Linking Lactation to Metabolism
In this study: - Participants will complete 2 study visits (in late pregnancy & 2 wks postpartum) - Participants will have their milk production measured and provide blood and breastmilk samples If you join the study, you will be part of the study for up to a month and a half, lasting... Protocol #: 21-2835 Location: CTRC Inpatient, Outpatient CTRC, Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Group Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Anxiety in Adolescents with Autism and Intellectual Disability: A Randomized Controlled Trial
What is the study about? This study investigates an adapted Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) group treatment to determine if it is more effective than therapy services that adolescents with Autism (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID) are already receiving. What does the study entail? ... Protocol #: 20-3142 Location: Department Specific Free Standing Clinic |
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Partially Blinded, Palivizumab-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of MK-1654 in
Infants and Children at Increased Risk for Severe RSV Disease
This trial is testing a study medicine to learn if it can help prevent RSV infection in babies who are more likely to get severe RSV illness. Infants will be randomized to receive either Synagis or the study drug. There are approximately 3 blood draws per season, and participants will be ... Protocol #: 21-4176 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado |
Utilizing PCORnet to support transition from pediatric to adult centered care and reduce gaps in recommended care in patients with congenital heart disease
Understanding the impact of gaps in care on healthcare utilization, long-term co-morbidities, and patient reported outcomes are the highest priority topics from patients, families and researchers. Additionally, knowledge about the factors associated with these gaps in care was a key facto... Protocol #: 21-4668 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado |
Mothers Optimizing Resources Everyday (MORE)
This study plans to learn more about perinatal mood disorders and sources of support for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Personal and social resources can help individuals cope with the demands associated with the transition to motherhood. Interventions that support personal resources... Protocol #: 22-1725 Location: University of Colorado Hospital |