Clinical trials
Child clinical trials
Below are recruiting child clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 498 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04026386Recruiting
Early intervention program for preschool children with developmental delays
This trial tests a structured, center-based early intervention program for preschoolers with developmental disorders. It may help children build skills and support development through guided activities and testing at the research site.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–5 - NCT04119180RecruitingPhase 4
Sedation vs protective positioning for kids' dental work
This study compares two ways of keeping children comfortable and safe during dental treatment: sedation or a protective positioning approach. It may help find which method works better for comfort and safety for children who need fillings or other cavity repair.
Goiânia, GoiásAges 1–7 - NCT04299191RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
LAM561 for children with advanced brain or solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests a medicine called LAM561 in children whose cancer is advanced and not responding to standard treatment. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors in this setting.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Up to 18 years - NCT04331353Recruiting
Asthma trial to reduce cockroach exposure at home
This study looks at whether reducing cockroaches in a child’s home can improve asthma control and reduce asthma flare-ups. It enrolls children who have ongoing (uncontrolled) asthma and will spend most nights in the study home.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 5–17 - NCT04342026Recruiting
Study environment and hormones in undescended testicles
This study looks at whether environmental exposures and hormone disruption are linked to undescended testicles in children. It may help researchers better understand causes and risk factors, which could improve future care for affected families.
MontpellierAges 1 month–18 years - NCT04353960Recruiting
Study of heart rate response during eye muscle surgery
This study looks at how the heart rate changes when eye doctors move the eye muscles during strabismus (eye alignment) surgery. It may help doctors better understand and manage this normal reflex during surgery.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 1 month–100 years - NCT04459000Recruiting
Pregnant substance-use support through a prenatal clinic program
This trial is for pregnant people who are dealing with substance use during pregnancy and can receive care at a specific prenatal clinic. It aims to help connect participants to treatment and support resources.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges Up to 55 years - NCT04529967Recruiting
Screening kids for inherited high cholesterol
This study checks children ages 1 to 3 during routine care to see who may have familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes high cholesterol. Early identification can help families learn about next steps and prevention.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 1–3 - NCT04577690RecruitingPhase 4
PECS pain study for children getting a chest device implanted
This trial tests a pain-control method (PECS) during surgery for children who are having a small chest device implanted. It may help reduce discomfort during and after the operation.
Toronto, OntarioAges 3–18 - NCT04613089Recruiting
Study of Batten disease progress and clinical changes over time
This trial tracks how Batten disease (NCL) affects the body and how symptoms change over time. If you have a confirmed genetic (molecular) diagnosis—especially CLN2 with Brineura treatment—it may help researchers understand disease patterns and care needs.
HamburgAges Any age - NCT04685746Recruiting
Testing how balance and motion affect child development
This study looks at how the vestibular system (your balance and motion sensing) is involved in children’s thinking and movement. It compares typically developing children with children who have balance-related (vestibular) problems or certain neurodevelopmental conditions to understand what to expect and how development may differ.
GhentAges 6–13 - NCT04708431Recruiting
Study of health and wellbeing in people with androgen insensitivity
This study looks at the long-term health and wellbeing of people with androgen insensitivity, a genetic condition that affects how the body responds to androgens (male-type hormones). It may help your care team understand what to watch for over time and improve future guidance for patients and families.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–99 - NCT04709432Recruiting
Study of ECMO care for children in China
This study looks at children (ages 1 day to 18 years) in mainland China who were treated with ECMO during the past 10 years. It aims to understand how ECMO was used and how care outcomes may have differed for children.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1 day–18 years - NCT04721197Recruiting
Hens hatching hope for babies in Honduras
This study involves a “hens hatching hope” program for young children in Intibucá, Honduras to support early development. Your child may be able to join if they are healthy, the right age, and have no egg allergy.
Concepción, Intibucá DepartmentAges 6 months–2 years - NCT04723498Recruiting
Internet use study for children and teens
This study looks at how problematic (hard-to-control) internet use shows up in children and teens. It may help clinicians understand the patterns of use and improve support for young people and families.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 8–18 - NCT04752618Recruiting
Support program for mothers with trauma and young children
This study offers a structured support program for mothers dealing with trauma symptoms like PTSD, aiming to improve wellbeing and support parenting. It also involves clinicians connected to the Safe Mothers, Safe Children program.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04853888Recruiting
Parent training program for young children’s health and development
This study offers a 10–12 week parent training program to help support children’s health and development. It may help you learn practical strategies, and you and your child may also provide small blood samples for the study.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Any age - NCT04899947Recruiting
Registry for children with narcolepsy
This trial is a registry (a study database) that collects information from children and teens with narcolepsy. It helps researchers better understand the condition and who is affected, which can support future studies.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Up to 17 years - NCT04903782Recruiting
Family whole-genome testing for children with newly diagnosed cancer
This study offers whole-genome testing (a way to read a person’s DNA) to families after a child is newly diagnosed with cancer. It aims to find inherited changes that may explain why cancer happened and guide future care or monitoring.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges Up to 21 years - NCT07698977Recruiting
Slowing nearsightedness with special glasses
This study tests special glasses to slow down nearsightedness (myopia) getting worse in children. Researchers want to see if these glasses help keep eyes from getting more nearsighted over time.
BudapestAges 6–15 - NCT06414200Recruiting
Nutrition care at home for kids after hospital discharge
This study looks at how children who start nutritional support (like special drinks or tube feeding) in the hospital continue it at home after discharge. It aims to improve nutritional care for children from newborns to 18 years old.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 1 week–18 years - NCT04946253Recruiting
Help in teams to improve care for kids with behavior problems
This study tests a program to help pediatric practice teams work together better, led by clinic leadership and managers, to support children’s behavioral health. Caregivers of children ages 5–12 with behavior problems may also be involved to connect care at home and in the clinic.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04948658Recruiting
Freezing ovarian tissue to protect future fertility
This study looks at storing ovarian (ovary) tissue by freezing it for people at higher risk of losing fertility. It may help preserve options for having biological children later, especially for certain genetic conditions, cancer-related risks, or planned gonad removal.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–35 - NCT04989790Recruiting
Early mobility program for critically ill children in the PICU
This trial tests whether a structured “early mobility” activity plan (“PICU Up!”) helps children who are on a breathing machine recover or feel better while in the pediatric ICU. It aims to see if starting safe movement earlier makes a difference for critically ill kids.
Madera, CaliforniaAges Up to 18 years
Hear when a new Child trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 498 recruiting child studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a child trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a child trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.