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Research Studies and Clinical Trials Search
Many of the studies and clinical trials that are currently enrolling patients at Children’s Mercy can be found in this database. Find out who can participate, and tell us you’re interested in enrolling.
Patient Diversity
Children’s Mercy Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Programs are committed to recruiting and training a diverse group of pediatric residents. We seek to provide high quality clinical care by creating a...
1. Introduction to Asthma
Brief definition “Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a role. In susceptible individuals, this inflammation causes recurrent episodes...
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic reaction within airways occurring almost exclusively in patients with asthma or cystic fibrosis. Less commonly reported in patients with...
10. Yellow Zone Therapy Options
Yellow zone therapies are hotly debated in regard to treatment. In the EPR 4, the expert panel reviewed the use of intermittent ICS and looking at three critical outcomes (exacerbations, asthma control and...
Constipation: Rome IV Child/Adolescent Criteria for Constipation
Child/Adolescent, Hyams et al. (2016) A minimum of 1 month of two or more of the following occurring at least once per week, with insufficient criteria for a diagnosis of irritable bowel: Two or fewer...
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): Inpatient
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...
Myelomeningocele: Family Teaching Resources
Spinal Differences Coordinator or Rehab nurse will provide family education and resources. Patient specific education will be completed by specialty services as needed: Urology for CIC. Neurosurgery for...
Myelomeningocele: Indications for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting
In an effort to standardize criteria for treating hydrocephalus surgically (shunt or endoscopic procedures) the criteria used in the MoMS trial will be used: At least two of the following: An...
Culture of LOVE inspires Emily Barker to work at Children's Mercy
Culture of Love inspires Emily Barker to work at Children's Mercy Hudson's heart Photo: Emily Barker My story starts a little over nine years ago. My husband and I were so excited for our twins to be...
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Crohn's Disease: Leah's Story
Leah Steinacker was a busy, active high school senior when sudden, severe stomach pain landed her in the hospital at Children’s Mercy. Her experience receiving care for Crohn's disease inspired her...
What to Expect During Your Burn Clinic Visit
The child life specialists at Children's Mercy have created a guide to help your child prepare and understand what to expect when they come to the Burn Clinic for treatment.
Burn and Trauma Care Team
Meet the General and Thoracic Surgery team at Children's Mercy.
Postoperative Abscess Management After Appendectomy | Children's Mercy Kansas City
An algorithm was established and studies found that patients with an abscess size less than 20cm2 who did not receive a drain required fewer CT scans and fewer health care visits.
Genetics Clinic Team
Meet the Genetics Clinic team at Children's Mercy.
What to Expect at a Feeding Evaluation
What to expect at a feeding evaluation During a feeding evaluation, the speech pathologist will ask about concerns you have regarding the child’s feeding and swallowing. They will gather information...
Preventive Cardiology Research
To help advance the practice of pediatric preventative cardiology, our team actively participates in several research projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in registries that help connect...
Cancer Center Outcomes
Meet the Team As a comprehensive cancer center, Children’s Mercy treats more patients, with more complex disease than any other hospital in the region. With an array of advanced therapies and experienced...
Genomic Medicine in Cancer Treatment
Cancer has vastly different origins, different mutations, and different paths in children as compared to adults. In adults, it generally takes decades of cumulative mutations to finally result in enough...