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Texas Children's Hospital
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Global Leader in Syndrome
Global Leader in Lymphoma
Conducts research for Brain Tumor
Conducts research for Leukemia
Conducts research for Tumors
782 reported clinical trials
118 medical researchers
Summary
Texas Children's Hospital is a medical facility located in Houston, Texas. This center is recognized for care of Syndrome, Lymphoma, Brain Tumor, Leukemia, Tumors and other specialties. Texas Children's Hospital is involved with conducting 782 clinical trials across 957 conditions. There are 118 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Jennifer Foster, MD, Patricia Baxter, MD, Rayne H. Rouce, and Carlos Ramos, MD.Area of expertise
1Syndrome
Global LeaderMECP2 positive
FBN1 positive
UBE3A positive
2Lymphoma
Global LeaderCD30 positive
EBV positive
Stage IV
Top PIs
Jennifer Foster, MDBaylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center2 years of reported clinical research
Expert in Tumors
Expert in Neuroblastoma
33 reported clinical trials
49 drugs studied
Patricia Baxter, MDTexas Children's Hospital2 years of reported clinical research
Expert in Brain Tumor
Expert in Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
32 reported clinical trials
40 drugs studied
Rayne H. RouceTexas Children's Hospital1 year of reported clinical research
Studies Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Studies Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
9 reported clinical trials
20 drugs studied
Carlos Ramos, MDHouston Methodist Hospital2 years of reported clinical research
Studies Lymphoma
Studies Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
9 reported clinical trials
13 drugs studied
Clinical Trials running at Texas Children's Hospital
Brain Tumor
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Crohn's Disease
Leukemia
Craniopharyngioma
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Medulloblastoma
Lymphoma
Syndrome
Oligodendroglioma
Dabrafenib + Trametinib
for Brain Tumors
This trial is studying the effects of two cancer medications, dabrafenib and trametinib, in children. These drugs work by stopping signals that make cancer cells grow. Dabrafenib and trametinib have shown benefits in various BRAF-mutant tumors, including melanoma, lung cancer, and thyroid cancer. The goal is to see how these treatments affect children over time.
Recruiting3 awards Phase 47 criteria
DAY101 vs. Chemotherapy
for Pediatric Brain Cancer
This trial is testing tovorafenib, a medication given alone, in children with a specific type of brain tumor. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 3
SurVaxM Vaccine
for Brain Cancer
This trial tests the SurVaxM vaccine, which helps the immune system target and destroy cancer cells, in children and young adults with certain difficult-to-treat brain cancers. The vaccine works by teaching the immune system to recognize a protein found in cancer cells. Additional substances are used to make the immune response stronger.
Recruiting1 award Phase 1
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of research happens at Texas Children's Hospital?
Texas Children's Hospital is a medical facility located in Houston, Texas. This center is recognized for care of Syndrome, Lymphoma, Brain Tumor, Leukemia, Tumors and other specialties. Texas Children's Hospital is involved with conducting 782 clinical trials across 957 conditions. There are 118 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Jennifer Foster, MD, Patricia Baxter, MD, Rayne H. Rouce, and Carlos Ramos, MD.
Where is Texas Children's Hospital located?
**Directions to Texas Children's Hospital, Houston:**
- For direct access, take I-69 to Fannin St and proceed south.
- For real-time navigation, use the Waze app and enter the address: 6621 Fannin St.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
### Texas Children's Hospital Contact Information
**Financial Assistance and Insurance Departments:**
- **Hospital Billing Office:** 832-824-2300
- **Texas Children's Health Plan Member Services:**
- **CHIP:** 832-828-1002 (Local), 1-866-959-6555 (Toll-Free), TTY 800-735-2989
- **STAR:** 832-828-1001 (Local), 1-866-959-2555 (Toll-Free), TTY 800-735-2989
- **STAR Kids:** 832-828-1003 (Local), 1-800-659-5764 (Toll-Free), TTY 800-735-2989
**Appeals Department:**
- **Address:** Texas Children’s Health Plan Attention: Appeals Department NB8390, PO Box 300709, Houston, TX 77230
- **Fax:** 832-825-8796
- **Phone:** 832-828-1001 or 1-866-959-2555, TTY/TDD: 1-800-735-2989
### UT Southwestern Medical Center Contact Information
**Financial Assistance:**
- **Phone:** 469-291-2000 or 866-648-2455
- **Address:** Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 36423, Dallas, Texas 75235-9662
What insurance does Texas Children's Hospital accept?
Texas Children's Hospital accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including but not limited to Aetna HMO, Aetna POS, Aetna PPO, BCBS BlueChoice PPO/EPO, BCBS Blue Essentials, BCBS Par Plan, and Choice Care Network PPO (Humana). Additionally, Texas Children's Health Plan provides no-cost health coverage for eligible children and young adults under 21 with disabilities. For the most current information on accepted insurance plans, contacting the hospital directly is advised.
What awards or recognition has Texas Children's Hospital received?
Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, is renowned for its pediatric cancer care, ranking among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. It boasts over 250 active therapeutic clinical trials and receives $40 million in annual research funding. The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute focuses on pediatric and adult brain disorders, with over 25 principal investigators and 200 scientists.