Studies - Pediatric Research
Nutrition Game Protocol (H-18488)
Online computer game about fruits and vegetables. Fourth- and fifth-grade boys and girls are needed for a study to play a 10-episode computer game about fruits and vegetables. Children must be fluent in English and have an e-mail address, access to high-speed internet connection, and a parent who is willing to participate in the study. Parent will receive newsletters and access to a website on healthy nutrition. Parent materials are available in English and Spanish. Stipend provided for both parent and child.
Call Marilyn at 713-798-7002 or e-mail rilynn@bcm.edu.
Diet and Stomach Pain (H-25005)
Does your child have stomach pain that you believe is related to his/her diet? Children between the ages of 7 and 12 are needed for a research study. Researchers are interested in learning more about the role of diet in childhood stomach pain. Some children will be asked to start a specific diet to see if it will help. A small gift certificate is provided upon completion.
If you are interested, please call Kenn Fairly at 832-824-1383.
Adolescent birth control pill and bone density study (H-25301)
Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a research study. You may be eligible to participate in this study if you are female and:
- 12-18 years old
- Have regular periods
- Requesting birth control pills for any reason (OR you can be part of a control group that does not take any pills)
Participants under the age of 18 must have parental consent. Study participants will receive at no cost:
- Birth control pills for 1 year
- Study-related exams
Compensation for time and travel is available.
For information, please call 713-798-7549. Ask for Lisa Marsh, RN.
Stomach Pain and Bacteria (H-25184)
Do you have a child between 7-12 years of age? We are seeking children who either often have stomach pain or never have stomach pain. We are doing a research study to learn how bacteria in our body keep us healthy or cause problems. It's easy and there is NO pain. Your time will be compensated. This study is being conducted by Baylor College of Medicine in conjunction with Texas Children's Hospital. This study is being funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Please contact Erica Baimbridge at 713-798-0381 or baimbrid@bcm.edu for more details.
Healthy Female Children (H-24977)
Do you have a healthy normal daughter between 5 and 17 years old? Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital are conducting a female health study that investigates different hormone markers of the ovary. Your child will have a one-time physical exam and blood draw in the General Clinical Research Center. There is no cost to participate and all subjects will be compensated for their time. Free parking is available for outpatient study visits.
Contact: To volunteer please contact us at 832-822-0497 or 832-822-1009 or e-mail chchi@bcm.edu.
Pediatric Diabetes (H-22439)
Children with Type 2 Diabetes needed for study. Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting study subjects to participate in a research project to see how two new drugs may lower blood sugars. We are seeking children with type 2 diabetes who are 12-21 years old. The study requires one office visit and two overnight stays in a research unit. Financial compensation provided.
For more information, please call Kathy at 832-822-3768 or e-mail shippy@bcm.edu.
Latino Children with Asthma (H-22861)
Do you have asthma? Investigators are seeking Latino children with asthma for a 60-90 minute visit. Participants will need to have asthma, be 8-21 years of age, complete a questionnaire, give blood, have their lung function tested, have skin testing for common allergies, and have parental consent if under 18 years. The study may require additional tests to confirm asthma diagnosis.
Contact: If you are interested or for more information, please leave a message at 832-822-4252.
Teens in Action Online Survey (H-20230)
Researchers at the Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine are conducting an online survey about teens and physical activity. Participants will receive a $20 money order in the mail for completing the study.
We are looking for 11-13 and 15-17 year old boys and girls who:
- speak and understand English
- have internet access
- have an e-mail address
For more information, call or e-mail Marilyn Navarrete, 713-798-7002, rilynn@bcm.edu.
Stomach Pain (H-20523)
Do you have a child between 6-10 years of age? Is there someone in your household not related by blood (step-parent, step-sibling, adoptive parents/child, non-related significant others, etc.)? We are conducting a research study about the environment and health on children with chronic stomach pain and healthy children. You will be compensated for your time. This study is being conducted by Baylor College of Medicine in conjunction with Texas Children's Hospital, Texas Children's Pediatric Associates, and the National Institutes of Health.
Please contact Norah Vasen at 713-798-7041 or vasen@bcm.edu for more details.
CMV Vaccine Study for Teenage Girls (H-21273)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to learn about the safety and protection of an experimental CMV vaccine. CMV is a common virus that causes mild upper respiratory symptoms with or without fever in healthy people. However, it can cause more serious problems when a mother passes it to her unborn child during pregnancy, and in people with weakened immune system.
TO BE IN THIS STUDY YOU MUST: Be a girl between 12 and 17 years of age * Be healthy
STUDY PROCEDURES: This study has 3 parts: Screening, Vaccine, and Shedding. Your parent's permission/Consent and your Assent are required for you to participate in each part. You don't have to be in all parts of the study. We will let you know if you qualify for each part.
PART 1 - SCREENING * One visit only * One blood draw (up to 2 teaspoons) for CMV test * Complete a study questionnaire
PART 2 - VACCINE * Duration: up to 2 1/2 years or up to 13 visits * You will receive 3 doses of vaccine - either the CMV vaccine or placebo- over 6 months At each visit, you will: * Complete a study questionnaire * Have blood drawn (up to 2 teaspoons) for CMV test * Provide a sample of urine and saliva
PART 3 - SHEDDING * Duration: up to 1 year or up to 8 visits At each visit you will: * Complete a study questionnaire * Have blood drawn (up to 2 teaspoons) for CMV test * Provide a sample of urine and saliva.
REIMBURSEMENT:Participants will receive $50.00 for each study visit and parking will be paid.
Contact: For more information about this study, please contact, STUDY COORDINATOR R.N. on The study line 713-798-4912 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Vitamin D in Newborns: Nutrition Study (H-22293)
Do you plan to exclusively breastfeed your baby for at least 3 months? Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are looking for HEALTHY NEWBORNS for a nutrition study. What's Involved? This study will include 2 outpatient visits to the Children's Nutrition Research Center and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. At Birth: Cord blood will be obtained for baseline vitamin D levels. Visit 1 (at 1 wk of life): Receive vitamin D drops for your baby to have at home for the next 3 months; bone ultrasound and x-ray. Visit 2 (at 3 months of life): Return for your baby's final blood draw; bone ultrasound and x-ray. Participants must be full-term breastfed babies. There is no cost to participate and all subjects will be compensated for their time. Free parking is available for outpatient study visits.
Contact: For more information, call or email Keli at 713-798-7085 or kelih@bcm.edu.
REST for Autism Spectrum Disorders
We are recruiting for a study of sleep problems in children with autistic spectrum disorders. We are looking for children ages 4-9 who have a diagnosed autistic spectrum disorder. Your child does not have to have sleep problems in order to participate in this study. Study procedures for all participants involve an overnight visit to the hospital and a questionnaire regarding your child’s sleep habits. Children who do experience sleep problems are also eligible to participate in a clinical trial of melatonin. Melatonin is an over-the-counter supplement that is sometimes used to treat sleep problems. Parking and all other research costs will be covered by the study.
Contact: If you are interested in hearing more about this study, please call 832-822-3751.
Exercise and Glucose Metabolism Study for Teens
Overweight and normal weight HISPANIC teens (13-17 years old) are wanted for a study on the effects of a 12-week EXERCISE PROGRAM on sugar and fat metabolism. Must be healthy, not currently enrolled in sports, not taking medications, and all four grandparents must be of Hispanic ethnicity. Would you like a mini vacation? A private room for 24 hours--with your own phone, TV, VCR, stereo and Nintendo? Would you like to know your percentage of body fat? Would you like the opportunity to learn how research is done? Challenge a friend-and grab the chance to be a part of our research study! Financial compensation is provided.
Contact: Call Marilyn for more info. 713-798-7002.
Healthy Volunteers / Children's Health
Do you have a healthy normal son between 12 and 22 years old? Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a brain imaging study that investigates the activity of the brain during human social interaction. You and your child will be asked to play a simple computer game while receiving a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan, which uses a magnet and radio waves (no x-rays!). Compensation: $20-$40 (per person), plus a high-resolution MRI image of your brain.
Contact: To volunteer please contact us at www.hnl.bcm.tmc.edu/participate, email us at volunteer@hnl.bcm.tmc.edu, or call us at 713-798-4214.