Research Discovery Finder

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute is committed to improving the health and well-being of children in our community and across the world through advances in medicine and science. Your participation makes a difference in helping discover scientific breakthroughs and advancing care. Our research varies from innovative clinical trials to socio-behavioral research and studies you can complete from home. Check out some of our currently recruiting studies below or view past studies.

Did You Know?

Our scientists and staff aren’t the only ones who make breakthroughs happen. Many clinical trials would not succeed without patients, families, and individuals who volunteer to participate. See three little-known facts about participating in clinical research studies at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia:

Most studies don’t involve drugs or devices. They include questionnaires, games, and learning about child development.
You don't have to travel to CHOP to participate in research. Some of our studies can be completed from home!
Knowledge gained through research helps improve the health and well-being of children in our community and around the world.

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BA3011 for advanced solid tumors

This study involves taking a study drug called BA3011. The overall goal of this study is to see is BA3011is a possible treatment for patients with sarcoma.

Related PI: Theodore Laetsch, MD

Related Conditions: Oncology, Pediatric Solid Tumors, Solid Tumors, Sarcomas, Pediatric Oncology

Cabo/Ifos in EWS and Osteo

This study enrolls patients between 5 and 40 years of age with a diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma (including Ewing-like sarcoma) or osteosarcoma that has progressed on or relapsed after upfront initial therapy.

Related PI: Theodore Laetsch, MD

Synovial Sarcoma Registry / Biospecimen Repository

The purpose of this study is to establish a registry and biorepository for synovial sarcoma patients by collecting and storing data and biospecimens, such as blood, saliva and/or buccal (cheek) swabs, and tumor tissue.

Related PI: Theodore Laetsch, MD

Related Conditions: Oncology, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Solid Tumors, Solid Tumors, Sarcomas