Participate in Research
Participate in Research
Find a clinical trial
See pediatric research studies that are currently recruiting participants.
Contact the Pediatric Clinical Research Office
Research at the Children’s Hospital includes basic science and clinical investigation in a wide spectrum of pediatric fields and involves the University Park campus. This research aims to reduce morbidity and increase the success of treatment of many childhood diseases.
For more information, call 717-531-5656.
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Clinical trials are research studies that use human volunteers to advance medical knowledge. Participants are a critical part of the process of developing new and enhanced treatments for diseases and conditions. Find a clinical trial.
Research programs at Children’s Hospital study pediatric cancer, neonatal development, immunotherapy, and cardiovascular and pulmonary function. In the Pediatric Innovation Program, clinicians and engineers collaborate to create medical devices. See all research programs.
Through their generous giving, donors enable us to make rapid advances in research. Research at the Children's Hospital is actively supported by numerous scientific funding agencies and philanthropies, including Children's Miracle Network and Four Diamonds. Learn more about giving.