Clinical Trials at Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children
As of August 2026, 22 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children, located at 3601 A ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-1043, phone (215) 427-6523 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Breast Cancer, Heart Failure and Ovarian Cancer. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.
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22 clinical trials at Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children
·Clear filters·A Study to Compare Standard Therapy to Treat Hodgkin Lymphoma to the Use of Two Drugs, Brentuximab Vedotin and Nivolumab
Triptorelin for the Prevention of Ovarian Damage in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin and Post-Induction Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With High-Risk B-ALL, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia, and B-LLy
A Study to Compare Standard Chemotherapy to Therapy With CPX-351 and/or Gilteritinib for Patients With Newly Diagnosed AML With or Without FLT3 Mutations
A Study Testing the Combination of Dasatinib or Imatinib to Chemotherapy Treatment With Blinatumomab for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Philadelphia Chromosome Positive (Ph+) or ABL-Class Philadelphia Chromosome-Like (Ph-Like) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
Project: Every Child for Younger Patients With Cancer
A Study With Tovorafenib (DAY101) as a Treatment Option for Progressive, Relapsed, or Refractory Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
A Study of Combination Chemotherapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed DAWT and Relapsed FHWT
A Study of the Drug Selinexor With Radiation Therapy in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine (DIPG) Glioma and High-Grade Glioma (HGG)
A Study of the Drugs Selumetinib vs. Carboplatin and Vincristine in Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
The Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PedAL) Screening Trial - A Study to Test Bone Marrow and Blood in Children With Leukemia That Has Come Back After Treatment or Is Difficult to Treat - A Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Children's Oncology Group Study
Thoracotomy Versus Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma
A Study of Lower Radiotherapy Dose to Treat Children With CNS Germinoma
Dinutuximab With Chemotherapy, Surgery and Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Children With Newly Diagnosed High Risk Neuroblastoma
A Study of a New Way to Treat Children and Young Adults With a Brain Tumor Called NGGCT
Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Patients With Newly Diagnosed Very Low-Risk and Low Risk Fusion Negative Rhabdomyosarcoma
A Study to Compare Blinatumomab Alone to Blinatumomab With Nivolumab in Patients Diagnosed With First Relapse B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
A Culturally-Tailored Mobile Health and Social Media Physical Activity Intervention for Improving Physical Activity in Hispanic or Latino/Latina Adolescent and Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors, Walking Juntos Study
Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
Effects of Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride on Biomarkers Associated With Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure After Cancer Treatment
A Study Comparing Higher Dose Chemotherapy Over a Shorter Amount of Time to Lower Dose Chemotherapy Plus Maintenance Over a Longer Amount of Time in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Intermediate-Risk Rhabdomyosarcoma (IR RMS)
Common conditions studied in Philadelphia
- Breast Cancer (36 active studies)
- Cancer (25 active studies)
- Heart Failure (21 active studies)
- Ovarian Cancer (21 active studies)
- Prostate Cancer (21 active studies)
- Advanced Solid Tumor (18 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Thomas Jefferson University
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Philadelphia?
There are approximately 1,986 recruiting clinical trials in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Philadelphia pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Philadelphia compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Who can participate in a clinical trial in Philadelphia?
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
What conditions are most commonly studied in Philadelphia?
The most common conditions under active study in Philadelphia include Breast Cancer (36), Cancer (25), Heart Failure (21), Ovarian Cancer (21), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Philadelphia?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Philadelphia on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Philadelphia?
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.
Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Philadelphia?
Recruiting research sites in Philadelphia include University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
What kinds of studies are recruiting in Philadelphia right now?
The largest active categories in Philadelphia are Cancer & tumors (556), Neurology & pain (111), Cardiovascular (110). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children?
Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children is located at 3601 A ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-1043. Use the Google Maps link in the intro above to get directions.
How do I contact Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children?
You can reach Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children by phone at (215) 427-6523. For questions about a specific trial, use the study coordinator contact listed on the individual study record — click any trial title above to open it.