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Cook Children's Medical Center
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Global Leader in Leukemia
Global Leader in Neuroblastoma
Conducts research for Tumors
Conducts research for Lymphoma
Conducts research for Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
488 reported clinical trials
17 medical researchers
Summary
Cook Children's Medical Center is a medical facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. This center is recognized for care of Leukemia, Neuroblastoma, Tumors, Lymphoma, Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma and other specialties. Cook Children's Medical Center is involved with conducting 488 clinical trials across 604 conditions. There are 17 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Kelly L. Vallance, Kenneth M. Heym, Mary Meaghan P. Granger, and Sibo Zhao, MD.Area of expertise
1Leukemia
Global LeaderStage II
Stage I
t(8;21)(q22;q22) positive
2Neuroblastoma
Global LeaderMYC positive
Stage IV
MYC negative
Top PIs
Kelly L. VallanceCook Children's Medical Center7 years of reported clinical research
Expert in Tumors
Expert in Cancer
20 reported clinical trials
35 drugs studied
Kenneth M. HeymCook Children's Medical Center7 years of reported clinical research
Expert in Leukemia
Studies Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
17 reported clinical trials
58 drugs studied
Mary Meaghan P. GrangerCook Children's Medical Center3 years of reported clinical research
Studies Neuroblastoma
Studies Ganglioneuroblastoma
9 reported clinical trials
23 drugs studied
Sibo Zhao, MDCook Children's Medical Center4 years of reported clinical research
Studies Brain Tumor
Studies Astrocytoma
10 reported clinical trials
25 drugs studied
Clinical Trials running at Cook Children's Medical Center
Brain Tumor
Osteosarcoma
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Germ Cell Tumors
Tumors
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Lymphoma
Solid Tumors
Rhabdoid Tumor
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Selumetinib vs. Chemotherapy
for Brain Cancer
This trial is comparing a new drug, selumetinib, with standard chemotherapy to treat patients with a specific type of brain tumor. The patients do not have a certain genetic mutation and are not affected by a genetic disorder. Selumetinib works by blocking enzymes needed for tumor growth, while the standard drugs kill or stop tumor cells from dividing.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 3
Selumetinib vs Carboplatin/Vincristine
for Brain Cancer
This phase III trial studies if selumetinib works just as well as the standard treatment with carboplatin/vincristine (CV) for subjects with NF1-associated low grade glioma (LGG), and to see if selumetinib is better than CV in improving vision in subjects with LGG of the optic pathway (vision nerves). Selumetinib is a drug that works by blocking some enzymes that low-grade glioma tumor cells need for their growth. This results in killing tumor cells. Drugs used as chemotherapy, such as carboplatin and vincristine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. It is not yet known whether selumetinib works better in treating patients with NF1-associated low-grade glioma compared to standard therapy with carboplatin and vincristine.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 328 criteria
Selumetinib + Vinblastine
for Low-Grade Glioma
This phase III trial investigates the best dose of vinblastine in combination with selumetinib and the benefit of adding vinblastine to selumetinib compared to selumetinib alone in treating children and young adults with low-grade glioma (a common type of brain cancer) that has come back after prior treatment (recurrent) or does not respond to therapy (progressive). Selumetinib is a drug that works by blocking a protein that lets tumor cells grow without stopping. Vinblastine blocks cell growth by stopping cell division and may kill cancer cells. Giving selumetinib in combination with vinblastine may work better than selumetinib alone in treating recurrent or progressive low-grade glioma.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 339 criteria
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of research happens at Cook Children's Medical Center?
Cook Children's Medical Center is a medical facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. This center is recognized for care of Leukemia, Neuroblastoma, Tumors, Lymphoma, Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma and other specialties. Cook Children's Medical Center is involved with conducting 488 clinical trials across 604 conditions. There are 17 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Kelly L. Vallance, Kenneth M. Heym, Mary Meaghan P. Granger, and Sibo Zhao, MD.
Where is Cook Children's Medical Center located?
Cook Children's Medical Center, situated at 801 7th Ave, Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading not-for-profit pediatric hospital featuring 430 beds and a Level II pediatric trauma center. It provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties, such as a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit and a nationally accredited heart center. Esteemed for its excellence, the hospital is consistently ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
For financial assistance at Cook Children's Medical Center, contact their financial team at 682-885-4000 or visit [www.cookchildrens.org/patients-families/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/](www.cookchildrens.org/patients-families/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/). They provide support for uninsured or underinsured children, including CHIP, Medicaid, and their health plan company, and offer financial aid for families ineligible for government programs. For insurance inquiries, visit the Cook Children's Health Plan website at [www.cookchildrenshealthplan.org](www.cookchildrenshealthplan.org) or email CommunityMarketing@cookchildrens.org for application assistance.
What insurance does Cook Children's Medical Center accept?
Cook Children's Medical Center accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including but not limited to Children's Medical Center Health Plan, Cook Children's Health Plan, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Not all plans are accepted by all affiliated companies of Cook Children's Health Care, and some plans may not cover specific services. Cook Children's does not accept Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans, Physicians Only Product, or Referenced based pricing plans.
What awards or recognition has Cook Children's Medical Center received?
Cook Children's Medical Center, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is renowned for its exceptional pediatric healthcare services. The center has been honored with the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the 2023 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award® for its unwavering commitment to patient care. Furthermore, it has been awarded a $2.3 million R01 research project grant by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the NIH to advance pediatric epilepsy diagnosis.