There are currently 445 clinical trials in Kansas City, Kansas looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Kansas Cancer Center, Kansas University Medical Center and Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
TArgeting Type 1 Diabetes Using POLyamines (TADPOL)
NCT05594563
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a drug known as DFMO in people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Does it reduce stress on the cells that make insulin? * Does it preserve what is left of the body's insulin production? Participants will take either DFMO or a placebo (looks like DFMO but has no active ingredients) two times a day for about 6 months. Participants will have 6 in person visits and 1 phone visit over a period of 12 months. Visits wi... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 4 years and 40 years
Trial Updated:
03/28/2025
Locations: Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes
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A Study to Assess Luspatercept in Lower-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome Participants
NCT06045689
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Luspatercept when administered at the maximum approved dose in low-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome participants who require red blood cell transfusions.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/28/2025
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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An Evaluation of Patient Reported Outcomes and Clinical Outcomes
NCT06092970
Recruiting
This extension study is being conducted to assess the following objectives through 12 months post-cardiac surgery: * Patient reported outcomes (PRO), using the EQ-5D questionnaire * Clinical outcomes
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/28/2025
Locations: Research Site, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Post-Operative Complications in Cardiac Surgery
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Comparing Cooling and/or Compression Approaches of Limbs for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
NCT05642611
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of 3 study approaches in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: 1) cryocompression, 2) continuous compression, and 3) low cyclic compression. Taxane chemotherapy drugs, such as paclitaxel or docetaxel, can cause a nerve disorder called peripheral neuropathy, which can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in the arms and legs. The 3 study approaches will use a device, called the Paxman Limb Cryocompression System, made of wraps that cool and/o... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/27/2025
Locations: University of Kansas Cancer Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Malignant Solid Neoplasm
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12-hour Time Limited Feeding in Critical Care
NCT06741761
Recruiting
This study is being done to assess the feasibility and safety of a time-restricted 12-hour enteral feeding protocol (experimental group) in comparison to a standard-of-care, 24-hour enteral feeding protocol (control group) in critically ill patients. Investigators hope to gain knowledge about how these feeding schedules affect feeding tolerance, blood sugar control, and other factors affecting critically ill adult patients. * Investigators expect that the 12-hour feeding protocol will be tolera... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/25/2025
Locations: University Of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Critical Illness
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American Lung Association (ALA) Lung Health Cohort
NCT04543461
Recruiting
The ALA-LHC is a longitudinal, multi-center cohort study that will enroll approximately 4,000 young adults between the ages of 25-35 who do not have severe lung disease. The overarching objective of the ALA-LHC is to establish a national cohort of young adults for the purpose of defining lung health and developing targets to intercept chronic lung disease at its earliest stages.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 25 years and 35 years
Trial Updated:
03/25/2025
Locations: University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Lung Diseases
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Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia Registry
NCT05107635
Recruiting
The primary objective of this registry is to capture real-world safety and performance data on AtriCure devices used to ablate cardiac tissue when treating Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) or Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). This is a retrospective and prospective, multicenter, US/OUS, observational data registry.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
03/25/2025
Locations: Kansas City Cardiac Arrhythmia Research, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
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Health Outcomes of Parents With Cystic Fibrosis-Aim 2
NCT06296394
Recruiting
The goal of this observational prospective study is to determine the health impact of parenthood on United States (US) people with CF in the era of CF transmembrane regulator protein (CFTR) modulators. The investigators will collect physical and mental health data to comprehensively evaluate the impact of parenthood in CF with widespread highly effective CFTR modulator use. The main hypotheses this study aims to examine are: H1: Parents with CF and moderate-to-severe depression have more rapid... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/24/2025
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis, Parenthood Status
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A Research Study to Advance the CF Therapeutics Pipeline for People Without Modulators
NCT06504589
Recruiting
The REACH study is for people with CF who do not take cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators. The goal of the REACH study is to collect research data, including health data and specimens, from people with CF who do not take CFTR modulators. This data may be used to inform CF research, help design CF clinical trials and support the development of new treatments for people with CF who do not take CFTR modulators. Another goal of this study is to learn about research... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/24/2025
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis
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Talk With Me Baby to Enhance the Early Home Language Environment
NCT06479278
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Talk With Me Baby (TWMB) program improves the home-language environment for at-risk families with children ages two to six months when primary care providers deliver the program during well-child checkups. The main question it aims to answer is: Will the TWMB program increase the time a caregiver talks to their infant? Participants will: 1. Come to at least four well-child checkups 2. Receive the TWMB program from the provider during the chec... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 months and 6 months
Trial Updated:
03/20/2025
Locations: Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Language Development, Speech, Infant Development, Infant Behavior, Language, Child, Language
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Studying the Effect of Levocarnitine in Protecting the Liver From Chemotherapy for Leukemia or Lymphoma
NCT05602194
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding levocarnitine to standard chemotherapy versus (vs.) standard chemotherapy alone in protecting the liver in patients with leukemia or lymphoma. Asparaginase is part of the standard of care chemotherapy for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), lymphoblastic lymphoma (LL), and mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL). However, in adolescent and young adults (AYA) ages 15-39 years, liver toxicity from asparaginase is common and often pr... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 15 years and 40 years
Trial Updated:
03/18/2025
Locations: University of Kansas Cancer Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia With t(9;22)(q34.1;q11.2); BCR-ABL1, Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia, T Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, BCR-ABL1-Like
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Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy for Epilepsy Post-Approval Study (EPAS)
NCT03900468
Recruiting
The purpose of this post-approval study is to further evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of Medtronic DBS therapy for epilepsy on seizure reduction in newly implanted participants through 3 years of follow-up.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/17/2025
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Epilepsy
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