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WHAT IS A CLINICAL TRIAL?

Clinical trials are human research studies that test new drugs or treatments in a lab environment to compare their impact to current, standard treatments. Human testing only occurs if pre-clinical research findings indicate the treatment is effective and safe. Clinical trials are standard practice in cancer treatment for children, adolescents and young adults. About 60% of children with cancer are enrolled in a trial, as opposed to less than 5% of adult patients. Search for open trials, here.

CATAPULT AWARDS

Our Catapult Awards provide funding for Phase I or II clinical trials

Our Catapult Awards accelerate proven research out of the lab and into the clinic where it can reach the pediatric patients who urgently need new treatments. These awards uniquely fund cutting-edge clinical trials that begin enrolling patients in less than a year.

ACTIVE PROJECTS

David Munn, MD
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Focus: Pediatric brain tumors

Elias Sayour, MD, PhD
University of Florida
Focus: Pediatric high-grade glioma

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Ranjit Bindra, MD, PhD
Focus: Pediatric Glioma

Crystal Mackall, MD
Focus: CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric DIPG

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