Clinical trials
Childhood clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 413 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06882629Recruiting
VR homework for kids with selective mutism
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) homework exercises can help children with selective mutism speak more in everyday situations. It's designed for primary school children who are already getting treatment at a special clinic.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 4–13 - NCT06872840Recruiting
Therapy for parents worried about their child's cancer returning
This study tests a therapy program designed to help parents who worry about their child's cancer coming back. It aims to reduce that fear and see if parents find the program helpful and practical.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06870045Recruiting
Walking ability test in children with JIA
This study looks at how well children with JIA (arthritis in one knee) can walk and balance, using a simple test called the Dynamic Gait Index. It aims to find a better way to measure walking problems in kids with JIA.
Istanbul, TurkeyAges 8–16 - NCT06879080Recruiting
Maternal iron levels and child health
This trial looks at how a mother’s iron levels during pregnancy might affect her child’s health. It aims to learn more about the link, which could help improve care for both.
Tampere, PirkanmaaAges Any age - NCT06871488RecruitingPhase 4
ADHD irritability & aggression treatment with stimulants
This study tests whether CNS stimulant medications can improve irritability and aggression in children with ADHD. It looks for factors that predict who will benefit most.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 7–12 - NCT06863909Enrolling by invitation
Journaling plus cognitive behavioral therapy for better results
This trial explores whether adding journaling to your regular cognitive behavioral therapy sessions helps you feel better more quickly. You keep seeing your therapist as usual, just add a few minutes of writing each day.
TübingenAges 18–65 - NCT06861868Recruiting
Brain and behavior's role in childhood obesity
This study looks at how the brain and behavior contribute to obesity from infancy through childhood. It may help researchers understand why some children develop obesity and how to prevent it.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 7–12 - NCT06855563Enrolling by invitation
Childhood obesity prevention study in schools
This study looks at ways to prevent childhood obesity in cities. Researchers will collect information from children ages 6 to 13 in participating schools to understand what helps kids stay healthy.
LoganAges 6–13 - NCT06854822Recruiting
Siblings of children with cancer: needs and grief
This study looks at the needs and feelings of grief in siblings of children with cancer, before the child passes away. It aims to understand what support siblings might need during this difficult time.
StockholmAges 12–24 - 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 - NCT06839794Recruiting
Exercise with thinking challenges for kids with cancer
This study tests whether physical activities that also require thinking (like dancing or obstacle courses) can help improve memory and problem-solving skills in children and teens undergoing cancer treatment.
BernAges 6–17 - NCT06836284Recruiting
Extra support for teens in obesity treatment
This study is for teens aged 12–17 who are already being offered weight-loss medications. It adds extra support to see if that helps them do better with treatment.
LinköpingAges 12–17 - NCT06839469Recruiting
Walking study for rare muscle and nerve conditions
This study looks at how children and teens with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) or spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) walk, by having them do walking tests while wearing sensors. The goal is to find better ways to track how these diseases progress and how treatments work over time, without needing blood tests or scans.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 5 years+ - NCT06105970Recruiting
Chinese mental health study for adults
This study looks at how different mental health symptoms relate to each other in Chinese adults. Researchers want to understand patterns of psychological distress, which could help improve future treatments.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06828367Enrolling by invitation
Online nutrition program for families with young kids
This study tests an online nutrition education program to help families of young children eat more like a Mediterranean diet. It aims to see if the program improves healthy eating habits in kids aged 18 to 36 months.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 1.5 years–3 years - NCT06822673Enrolling by invitation
Mind-Body Therapy for Children with Headaches
This study tests a mind-body therapy (MBI) to see if it can reduce headaches and improve well-being in children. It focuses on children aged 8 to 12 who get headaches and are otherwise healthy.
RawalpindiAges 8–12 - NCT06821035Recruiting
The THRIVE Study: Building Healthy Skills for Teens
This study tests a program to help teens ages 11 to 14 who have had tough experiences learn healthy ways to cope. It involves both the teen and a parent or caregiver, and uses a smartphone app to make it easy to take part.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 11–14 - NCT06817421RecruitingPhase 4
Pneumococcal vaccine for children with severe malnutrition
This study tests whether giving the pneumococcal vaccine during hospitalization for severe malnutrition can help prevent infections. It may help protect your child from serious illness.
DiliAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT06819475Recruiting
Muscle health study for childhood leukemia survivors
This study uses imaging to look at how well the mitochondria (the tiny power plants inside your muscle cells) are working. It compares survivors of childhood leukemia who have low muscle mass to healthy volunteers, to understand muscle health and find ways to help.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06810557Recruiting
Better sleep intervention to prevent obesity in kids
This trial tests a brief sleep program for children ages 6 to 11 who sleep less than 9 hours a night. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help prevent unhealthy weight gain. Eligible families will be randomly assigned to the sleep program or to a comparison group.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–11 - NCT06795490Recruiting
Helping families build healthy routines to prevent early obesity
This study looks at how simple family routines—like mealtime, bedtime, and play—can help prevent obesity in young children. It’s designed for families with low income who want to build healthier habits together.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 2 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 - NCT06789107RecruitingPhase 1
Blinatumomab for severe childhood lupus
This trial tests a drug called blinatumomab for children with active lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this immunotherapy can help calm the immune system and reduce lupus activity.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 413 recruiting childhood 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 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 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.