Clinical trials
Childhood Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 91 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05427136Recruiting
Study early lung problems after childhood cancer treatment
This study looks for early lung (breathing) problems in children after certain cancer treatments, using lung tests and sometimes MRI scans. It may help doctors spot breathing complications earlier and guide better care.
BaselAges 4–22 - NCT05375617Recruiting
Study for newly diagnosed childhood cancers in Europe
This study follows children and teens with newly diagnosed certain leukemia (ALL) and certain favorable brain tumors to learn best care and outcomes. It may help your team compare standard treatments and monitor health over time.
New York, New YorkAges 3–21 - NCT04993859Recruiting
Testing how chemotherapy affects kids’ urinary markers
This study looks at urinary (bladder and urine) measurements in children who previously had cancer and were treated with certain chemotherapy drugs. It may help researchers understand how past chemotherapy can affect bladder function and related health markers over time.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 5–13 - NCT04202094Enrolling by invitation
Fertility options for young men after childhood cancer treatment
This study looks at fertility outcomes in young men who had cancer or blood disorders as children and then received high-risk treatment that can affect future fertility. It also compares people who did or did not store testicular tissue through a biopsy when they were younger.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05481502Recruiting
Study looks at immune markers after cell therapy
This study collects immune and tumor-related samples to learn what predicts response to adoptive cell therapy (a treatment using immune cells). If you (or your child) are eligible, you may help researchers understand who benefits and why.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges 2 years+ - NCT06298149Enrolling by invitation
Turtle Island Tales health program for families
This study tests a program called Turtle Island Tales for caregivers and young children living in certain high-poverty areas. It aims to see if the program helps families be healthier and happier.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT05512169Recruiting
Genetic study in Indian children with newly diagnosed leukemia
This study looks at genetic (DNA) differences to understand acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in Indian children and how treatments may fit better. You may be able to join if your child is newly diagnosed, meets the study’s treatment plan rules, and provides consent.
New DelhiAges 1–18 - NCT07705178Recruiting
MRI study of heart and lung health after childhood cancer
This study uses MRI scans to look at the heart and lungs of childhood cancer survivors to see if chemotherapy caused any long-term changes. It may help doctors better understand and manage late effects after treatment for leukemia or lymphoma.
ErlangenAges 3 years+ - NCT03465592RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nivolumab after mismatched bone marrow transplant for sarcoma
This trial studies nivolumab (an immune treatment) in people with sarcoma who already had a partially mismatched bone marrow transplant. It may help the new immune system recognize and attack cancer, and researchers will also watch closely for side effects like GVHD (immune reaction after transplant) and autoimmune problems.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 1–40 - NCT07402577Recruiting
Pain and opioid use in young sarcoma survivors
This study looks at pain and opioid use in adolescents and young adults who have had sarcoma. It uses a smartphone app to track symptoms over 3 months to better understand cancer-related pain.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 12–70 - NCT02402244Recruiting
Caring registry study for children and young people with cancer
This study keeps a careful record of children, teens, and young adults with cancer (and some related growths) and may follow them over time. It helps researchers better track outcomes and future contact so care can improve.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 25 years - NCT05929976Recruiting
Study of gut and blood chemistry in children with new leukemia
This study looks at the gut microbiome (tiny organisms in the gut) and metabolome (small chemicals in the body) in children and teens with newly diagnosed ALL. It may help researchers understand what is happening in the body early in treatment and could guide future, more personalized care.
New York, New YorkAges 3–18 - NCT05682131RecruitingPhase 4
Study for children with certain relapsed leukemia
This trial looks at treatment for children whose leukemia has come back for the first time. It focuses on a specific type of leukemia and risk level to see whether the approach improves outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 1–14 - NCT06528496RecruitingPhase 2
Less chemo plus antibody therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma in children
This study tests whether giving fewer chemotherapy drugs along with other targeted therapies (monoclonal antibodies) works well for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. It aims to reduce side effects while still treating the cancer effectively.
New York, New YorkAges 1.5 years–19 years - NCT06609928RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for children with relapsed AML that has FOLR1
This trial tests a special immune cell treatment (CAR T cells) that target a protein called FOLR1 found on some AML cells. It is for children aged 6 or younger whose leukemia has come back or not responded to treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 6 years - NCT03136146RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo for return or non-responsive blood cancers
This Phase 2 study tests a combination chemotherapy plan for certain leukemia and lymphoma types that have come back or did not respond. It may help shrink or control disease when standard treatment is no longer working.
Houston, TexasAges 15 years+ - NCT03911388RecruitingPhase 1
HSV G207 for Children with Recurrent Cerebellar Brain Tumors
This trial is testing a virus called HSV G207, which is injected directly into the tumor, to treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor in the cerebellum that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–22 - NCT05978141Recruiting
T-cell lymphoma registry study
This study creates a registry for people with certain T-cell or NK-cell lymphomas. It collects health information and tumor samples to learn more about these diseases and improve future treatments.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT03326921RecruitingPhase 1
T cell treatment for leukemia after a bone marrow transplant
This early-phase trial tests an immune “T cell” therapy made to recognize a specific leukemia target. It is for people whose acute leukemia has come back (relapsed) or did not fully respond after receiving a donor stem cell transplant.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 80 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 91 recruiting childhood cancer 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 childhood cancer 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 childhood cancer 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.
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Beyond the search
We also like to point to nonprofits doing real good in this area. We aren’t affiliated with them — we just admire the work.
- Children’s Oncology Support FundChildren with cancer and the families caring for them.
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.