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Posted by: Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD on Jun 17, 2025

Ever wonder how new treatments make it from the lab to your doctor’s office? Clinical research happens in four key phases, each designed to ensure safety, effectiveness, and long-term impact. Learn what each phase means and why they matter for medical advances.

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Debunking Common Myths About Clinical Research

There are a lot of questions about clinical research and some common misunderstandings. Let’s discuss some common myths and what they really mean.

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Understanding Terms Used in Clinical Research

The terms used for research studies are technical and can be confusing. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we aim to help you, and your family understand and make the entire process clearer.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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How to Safely Pump and Store Human Milk

Feb 03, 2025

Your breast milk is the best nutrition for your baby and provides many antibodies to help fight infections and viruses. Proper storage of milk in clean containers and at proper storage temperature is equally important. Read More

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Clinical Research: How We Keep Volunteers Safe

Jan 09, 2025

Clinical research is a type of research that involves people. Research participants help researchers to study new types of treatments, like new medicines or medical devices. It might even include changes in how people live or act, such as different ways to eat or exercise. Read More

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How Does Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Affect Children?

Nov 11, 2024

It’s important to know that doctors do not recommend using cannabis during pregnancy and can offer safer options for issues like stress, nausea and sleep problems. Read More

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Research and Clinical Care: How They Work Together to Treat Children

Nov 01, 2024

In this 700 Children's blog post for parents, Nationwide Children's highlights how clinical research and clinical care work together as a key part of our strategic plan to achieve the best outcomes for children. Before delving into these elements work together, the post covers the basics of clinical research. Read More

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Exploring Pediatric Clinical Research

Oct 10, 2023

Clinical research involves the study of people, data or tissue samples to understand children’s health and diseases. It’s the foundation for medical advancement and plays a large role in improving health outcomes for children, teenagers and families. Read More

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Research for Rare Disease: Giving Hope to Families Who Are Searching for Answers

Feb 24, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 30 million people in the United States have a rare disease—and about half of them are children. Sometimes rare diseases are caused by unique mutations, or changes, in a child’s genes. Read More

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Children with Burns: How Virtual Reality Can Help Reduce Pain

Aug 10, 2021

If you’ve ever heard of virtual reality (VR), you may wonder what else it can be used for besides video games. In the case of children with burn injuries, a team of researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently discovered that it has positive effects by reducing pain. Read More

Non-Surgical Appendicitis Treatment Gives Parents Options

Sep 10, 2020

Typically, when most parents hear the word appendicitis, they also hear the word surgery. But what if there was another treatment option that didn’t require surgery? Read More