A Randomized Trial of Dichoptic Treatment for Amblyopia in Children 8 to 12 Years of Age

Date Added
September 12th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142574
Researcher
James Bowsher

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Keywords
Children's Health, Pediatrics, Vision/ Eye
Summary

Children with amblyopia (lazy eye) are often treated with patch therapy. Patch therapy often results in leftover amblyopia and has many challenges associated with its use. This study will determine how traditional patch therapy results compare to those achieved with the Luminopia digital therapeutic system.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Martha Long
8437926591
mas405@musc.edu

The Impact of Skin Disease on Self-Reported Quality of Life and Psychosocial Health in Youth with Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Date Added
September 9th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142882
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

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Keywords
Children's Health, Lupus, Pediatrics, Skin
Summary

Cutaneous lupus is a common manifestation of childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (cSLE), affecting up to 85% of patients. Skin involvement can cause irritation, scarring, hair loss, changes in skin color and appearance, which may negatively impact quality of life and mental health. This study aims to assess the impact of cutaneous lupus on quality of life and mental health in diverse pediatric populations, with the goal of identifying disparities and improving individualized care. We will use validated surveys to assess disease burden on quality of life.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Courtney Rowley
843-792-9784
rowle@musc.edu

Fostering Healthy Relationships through Tele-PCIT for Families of South Carolina

Date Added
August 24th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00146035
Researcher
Rosmary Ros-Demarize

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Keywords
Children's Health, Pediatrics
Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) delivered via tele-health for young children with disruptive behavior problems who are at risk for life stressors. Participants will go through a screening to determine eligibility. Once screening is complete, eligible families who choose to participate will complete questionnaires, 3 virtual visits, and will receive 10 tele-health therapy sessions, at no cost. Families will be compensated for their time.

El propósito de este estudio de investigación es evaluar la Terapia de la Interacción Padre-Hijo (PCIT, por sus siglas en inglés) mediante telesalud para niños pequeños con dificultades de comportamiento que están en riesgo de factores de estrés en la vida. Los participantes pasarán un cernimiento para determinar su elegibilidad. Una vez que se complete, las familias elegibles que decidan participar completarán cuestionarios, 3 visitas virtuales y recibirán 10 sesiones de terapia por telesalud, que serán gratuitas. Las familias recibirán compensación por su tiempo.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Franchesca Araya
843-714-1352
pcitfamilias@musc.edu

Exploring the Interplay of Resiliency and Grit in Athlete Burnout and Injury Rates Among Adolescent Volleyball Players

Date Added
July 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00140770
Researcher
Cynthia Dodds

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Keywords
Adolescents, Children's Health, Exercise, Pediatrics
Summary

This study aims to look at injury rates experienced during a club travel volleyball season as correlated with self reported scores on the GRIT scale, Brief Resiliency Scale (BRS), and Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) in male and female high school age volleyball players. The GRIT asks questions about passion and perseverance to achieve goals.
The BRS asks questions about resiliency after stress.
The ABQ asks questions to understand the determinants and consequences of athlete burnout. Completion of these surveys will take approximately 20 minutes.

Upon receiving and compiling all survey data, appropriate statistical analysis will be performed to assess for trends in the development of injuries and inform best practice on training.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Stephanie McGowan
8437927356
mcgowan@musc.edu

Complex verb-learning situations

Date Added
March 19th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142589
Researcher
Sabrina Horvath

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Keywords
Children's Health, Healthy Volunteer Studies, Language
Summary

Children ages 3-4.5 years of age will watch videos designed to teach them made-up verbs. Then, they will be tested on whether they were able to learn the made-up verbs that were presented to them. Findings from this study will help researchers better understand how children learn language and what word-learning situations are easy or difficult for toddlers. This study will be conducted virtually using video conferencing software.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sabrina Horvath
(843) 792-9363
horvaths@musc.edu

Implementation of the New Pediatric Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline in Rural Families and Clinics: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Date Added
February 12th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00140879
Researcher
James Roberts

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Keywords
Children's Health, Obesity, Pediatrics
Summary

iAmHealthy CPG aims to provide valuable insights into tailored obesity interventions for rural populations through dual interventions: iAmHealthy, a family-based behavioral group program delivered via telehealth, and Healthy Clinic, which enhances clinic processes through provider prompts and skills training. The study employs a stepped wedge design, allowing clinics to transition from a control condition to the intervention in staggered, randomized waves.

The study will evaluate the effectiveness of iAmHealthy compared to a control group, assess the impact of the Healthy Clinic intervention on obesity management at the practice-level, and explore the combined effects of both interventions. Quality improvement concepts and processes will be covered through various topics during monthly virtual learning collaborative meetings once your practice enters the intervention phase. Key outcomes will include changes in children's BMI, physical activity, dietary behaviors, and sleep quality.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Shannon Cabaniss
843-732-1839
smw207@musc.edu

Implementation of the New Pediatric Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline in Rural Families and Clinics: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Date Added
February 12th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00140879
Researcher
James Roberts

List of Studies


Keywords
Children's Health, Obesity, Pediatrics
Summary

iAmHealthy CPG aims to provide valuable insights into tailored obesity interventions for rural populations through dual interventions: iAmHealthy, a family-based behavioral group program delivered via telehealth, and Healthy Clinic, which enhances clinic processes through provider prompts and skills training. The study employs a stepped wedge design, allowing clinics to transition from a control condition to the intervention in staggered, randomized waves.

The study will evaluate the effectiveness of iAmHealthy compared to a control group, assess the impact of the Healthy Clinic intervention on obesity management at the practice-level, and explore the combined effects of both interventions. Quality improvement concepts and processes will be covered through various topics during monthly virtual learning collaborative meetings once your practice enters the intervention phase. Key outcomes will include changes in children's BMI, physical activity, dietary behaviors, and sleep quality.

Institution
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Shannon Cabaniss
843-732-1839
smw207@musc.edu

An International, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Vehicle-Controlled, Phase 2/3 Study with Open-Label Extension Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Diacerein 1% Ointment for the Treatment of Generalized Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EBS)

Date Added
May 2nd, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00135115
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

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Keywords
Adolescents, Children's Health, Skin
Summary

This is a randomized, double-blind, parallel group, vehicle-controlled phase to evaluate the efficacy and safety of diacerein 1% ointment applied topically once daily for 8 weeks for the treatment of adult and pediatric (age ≥ 6 months) patients with generalized EBS. The duration of study participation is anticipated to be approximately ~16 to 20 weeks per patient consisting of a Screening Period of up to 4 weeks, a Treatment Period of 8 weeks and a No Treatment Follow-up Period of 8 weeks. Patients that complete this portion of the study will be eligible to participate in an open-label, 24-week extension phase to evaluate the long-term safety of diacerein 1% ointment for the treatment of generalized EBS.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kennedy McLeod
843-792-4091
mcleodke@musc.edu

A South Carolina ECHO Pregnancy Cohort

Date Added
October 31st, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00131971
Researcher
Kelly Hunt

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Keywords
Children's Health, Environmental Factors, Pregnancy
Summary

The ECHO Cohort is a longitudinal prospective multi-site study aiming to understand how the environment and things that happen early in children's lives - even before they are born - affect their development, health, and well-being. This research program includes many study sites across the United States. ECHO will combine information about 20,000 pregnant participants, more than 50,000 children, and their families. With so many participants from across the country, researchers can answer important childhood health questions.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Erin Alsbrook
7038634359
echosc@musc.edu

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Long-Term Extension Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Lebrikizumab in Participants 6 Months to <18 Years of Age with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Date Added
June 19th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128287
Researcher
Lara Wine Lee

List of Studies


Keywords
Children's Health, Skin
Summary

This Phase 3 study is designed to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of lebrikizumab in participants 6 months to <18 years of age with moderate-to-severe AD. Participants who have completed Study KGBI through Week 16 without requiring the use of systemic rescue medication will be eligible to enroll into Study KGBJ. All participants will receive active lebrikizumab treatment during Study KGBJ. The planned duration of treatment for each participant is approximately 52 weeks. All participants will enter a post-treatment safety follow-up period approximately 12 weeks after the last dose of lebrikizumab. This study will include both on-site (in clinic) and remote visits (telephone calls).

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mikayla DiDonato
843-876-2281
didonato@musc.edu



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