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Scientists will study genes to better understand the cause of people being short, which could lead to new treatments for patients with short stature. Participants will have a one-time visit to Children’s Hospital Boston, which will last about one hour. A family interview, simple measurements, DNA sample and 3D photo will be taken. A Best Buy gift card and travel reimbursement will be available.
Eligibility: Children with short stature and no known genetic cause may be eligible.
Contact: Jason Safer at 617-919-2189 or jason.safer@childrens.harvard.edu
The purpose of this research study is to find out if a standard weight-loss diet that emphasizes different beverages affects body weight. Participants will be asked to follow a special diet for six months and to attend monthly group workshops. At different points, we will measure weight, body fat percentage and body circumferences. We’ll also ask participants to rate their hunger, provide a urine sample and describe what they ate and their physical activity. Compensation includes up to $120 upon completion of the study.
Eligibility: Young adults ages 21 to 35 who are overweight may be eligible.
Contact: Julia Wong at 617-355-7703 or
julia.wong@childrens.harvard.edu
This study is to determine which method of providing parenteral nutrition provides the best nutritional and clinical results to children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell or bone marrow transplantation. Compensation includes parking vouchers, cafeteria coupons and $200 in gift certificates for study completion.
Eligibility: Children 6 and older who will be undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at Children’s may be eligible for the study. Children will undergo baseline testing at the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Children’s, followed by monitoring during their hospitalization, and two more GCRC visits at Day 30 and Day 100 following transplantation.
Contact: Lori Bechard at 617-355-5293 or
lori.bechard@childrens.harvard.edu
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