Clinical trials
Childhood Leukemia clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood leukemia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 57 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05857969RecruitingPhase 1
Testing cancer drug response on removed tumor tissue
This early study uses tumor tissue (or bone marrow from blood cancers) and performs lab tests to see which cancer drugs may work better for each person. It also collects genetic information from blood or a saliva swab to help understand why cancers respond differently.
Miami, FloridaAges 1 day–21 years - NCT04478006Recruiting
Translational research for childhood blood cancers
This study looks at childhood leukemia and related blood disorders. It may help researchers learn more about the diseases and how to improve treatments for children.
Hong Kong, HksarAges Up to 18 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 - 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 - NCT06247787RecruitingPhase 1
Imetelstat plus chemo for relapsed leukemia in kids
This trial tests a new drug called imetelstat combined with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and cytarabine) for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of imetelstat and see if it helps control the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–18 - NCT06575296RecruitingPhase 1
Revumenib after stem cell transplant for acute leukemia
This trial tests a drug called revumenib to help keep leukemia from coming back after a stem cell transplant. It is for people with specific genetic types of acute leukemia who have recently had or will soon have a transplant.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT05038696RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell treatment for hard-to-control B-ALL
This Phase 1 trial tests a personalized “CAR T” cell treatment for people with relapsed or treatment-resistant B-lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). It may help the immune system find and kill leukemia cells, especially when leukemia has not responded to standard treatment.
SingaporeAges 6 months–80 years - NCT05418088RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for hard-to-treat B-cell cancers
This Phase 1 study tests lab-made immune cells (CAR T-cells) that target CD19, CD20, and/or CD22 in people with certain relapsed or refractory B-cell cancers. It may help by attacking cancer cells that still carry these targets, but eligibility is very specific and includes prior treatments and health/lab requirements.
Columbus, OhioAges 2 years+ - NCT05043571RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed T-cell leukemia
This early-phase trial tests a lab-made immune cell treatment (CAR T-cells) aimed at T-cell leukemia that has come back or did not respond. It may help by targeting leukemia cells with a specific marker (CD7), especially in patients who failed standard treatment.
SingaporeAges 6 months–65 years - NCT07071051Recruiting
Study of calaspargase pegol on blood clotting in pediatric leukemia
This study looks at how a chemotherapy drug called calaspargase pegol affects blood clotting in children and young adults with leukemia. It will help doctors understand if changes in clotting are common and safe.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 2–22 - NCT05495035RecruitingPhase 1
Olverembatinib plus APG-2575 for children with resistant leukemia
This study tests a new combination of two oral drugs (olverembatinib and APG-2575) for children with a type of leukemia (Ph+ ALL) that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 1–18 - NCT07191119Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for insomnia in childhood leukemia survivors
This study tests a small, wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear (called the vagus nerve) to help with insomnia. It's designed for adult survivors of childhood leukemia who still have trouble sleeping.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 20–50 - NCT06764238RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Treatment study for children with new B-cell ALL (intermediate/high risk)
This trial tests a treatment plan for children and teens newly diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that is intermediate or high risk. The goal is to find the best way to treat the cancer and improve outcomes.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 1 month–18 years - NCT06882057RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Treatment for newly diagnosed low-risk pediatric B-ALL
This trial tests a treatment plan for children newly diagnosed with low-risk B-cell ALL. It aims to improve outcomes while reducing side effects.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 1–18 - NCT07203742Recruiting
Mandala drawing for anxiety before spinal chemo in kids with leukemia
This study tests whether drawing mandalas (circular patterns) can help children aged 4 to 12 with leukemia feel less anxious and scared before a spinal tap that delivers chemotherapy. It may offer a calming, non-drug way to cope with a stressful procedure.
IzmirAges 4–12 - NCT05504772Recruiting
Personalized genetic testing for children with cancer
This trial studies how personalized (tailored) genetic testing can help guide care for children with cancer. It may help match treatment choices to each child’s genetic risk, and it includes optional return of germline (inherited) test results.
AdelaideAges birth–25 years - NCT06855810RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New treatment study for children with T-cell ALL
This study tests a new treatment plan for children and teens newly diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). It aims to see if the approach is safe and works well, and might offer a more tailored therapy for this specific type of leukemia.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 1 month–18 years - NCT04746209RecruitingPhase 2
Blinatumomab after transplant for high-risk B-ALL patients
This trial tests blinatumomab, an immune therapy, in young people with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) after their transplant or when they are getting ready for transplant. The goal is to lower the chance of the leukemia coming back by targeting remaining leukemia cells.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges Up to 25 years - NCT07078929RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for children with relapsed or refractory ALL
This trial tests a new type of immune therapy called CAR T-cells (engineered to find and attack a protein called CD19 on leukemia cells) for children whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia has come back or hasn't responded to usual treatments. The goal is to see if these special cells can safely help control the disease.
Bangkok, BangkoknoiAges 1–18 - NCT05792007Recruiting
Study of bone marrow environment in childhood leukemia
This study looks at what the bone marrow “microenvironment” is like in children newly diagnosed with acute leukemia, to better understand the disease. It also compares leukemia samples to samples from children having certain orthopedic surgery.
ToursAges 1–15 - NCT06155188Recruiting
New transplant method for childhood leukemia
This study tests a new combination of medicines to help donor cord blood cells grow better in children with leukemia after a transplant.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07563335Enrolling by invitation
Mental health support for parents of children with leukemia in Pakistan
This study offers a 12-week program designed to help parents and guardians manage the emotional stress of caring for a child with leukemia. The program is tailored to where you are in your caregiving journey and includes counseling and coping strategies.
Peshawar, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 18 years+ - NCT07422337Recruiting
Vaccine protection after blinatumomab for childhood leukemia
This study checks how well vaccines you got as a baby still protect you after treatment with blinatumomab for B-cell leukemia or lymphoma. It helps doctors understand if you may need extra vaccines.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 1–23 - NCT03571321RecruitingPhase 1
Ruxolitinib plus chemotherapy for Ph-like B-ALL
This early-phase study tests whether adding ruxolitinib (a targeted medicine) to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes in adolescents and young adults with newly diagnosed Ph-like B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It targets specific genetic features (“JAK-targetable signature”) thought to make the leukemia more responsive to JAK-blocking treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–39
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood leukemia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 57 recruiting childhood leukemia 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 leukemia 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 leukemia 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
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- 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.