Clinical trials
Childhood clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 423 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT03669783RecruitingPhase 3
Stage IV childhood kidney tumor with lung spread treatment comparison
This study tests two different chemotherapy combinations for children whose kidney tumor has spread to the lungs (or looks highly suspicious for spread). You may be assigned to either the standard plan or an experimental plan, and the goal is to see which works better and is safest.
MarseilleAges Up to 17 years - NCT07377240Recruiting
Understanding barriers to changing eating habits in families with severe tooth decay in young children
This study talks to parents of young children (under 6) with severe early childhood cavities to understand what makes it hard to change risky eating habits. The goal is to help dentists support families better.
Clermont-FerrandAges Any age - NCT06352463Recruiting
Social anxiety treatment for child and parent together
This study tests a therapy for social anxiety that involves both the child and a parent. It aims to help children and teens who struggle with social anxiety by working together with their parent in treatment sessions.
Delft, South HollandAges 8–16 - NCT07412002Recruiting
End-of-life care quality for children with cancer
This trial asks bereaved parents about the quality of care their child received in the last month of life. It aims to improve how hospitals support families when a child with cancer is dying.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07330570Recruiting
Caries risk after dental surgery under general anesthesia
This study looks at how likely children are to get new cavities after they have had dental treatment under general anesthesia for early childhood cavities. It aims to help dentists better understand and prevent future decay.
Aydin, AydınAges 6–16 - 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 - NCT07719140RecruitingPhase 4
Lower steroid dose study for children with lupus nephritis
This trial tests whether a lower starting dose of steroids can control kidney inflammation in children with lupus nephritis. It aims to reduce side effects while still treating the disease effectively.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6–18 - NCT03109197Recruiting
SUDC registry to study sudden unexplained child deaths
This registry collects information (and sometimes DNA) from families affected by sudden unexplained death, to help researchers learn possible underlying causes. If you qualify, you may be contacted about participating in a DNA study or completing family information.
New York, New YorkAges 11 months–100 years - NCT03297034Recruiting
Study of Swiss childhood cancer survivors
This study looks at people who were diagnosed with cancer as children or teens and have survived for at least five years. It may help researchers better understand long-term effects after childhood cancer and improve future care.
BernAges 5 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 - NCT03402139Recruiting
Study early-life obesity risk after growth restriction
This study looks at how obesity risk may be influenced in children whose growth was lower than expected before birth. It enrolls mothers and babies together to learn whether early childhood obesity programming can help families.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 1 hour–2 years - NCT03604627Recruiting
Checking coronary calcium to study late heart blood vessel changes
This study looks at coronary calcium (a signal seen on heart scans) to help measure early or late heart blood-vessel problems in people who had cancer treatment as children or young adults. The goal is to better understand who may be at higher risk years later, especially after radiation or certain chemotherapy.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT03790943Recruiting
Health study of heart problems in childhood cancer survivors
This study follows people who had cancer as children to learn about heart-related changes years after treatment. It may help doctors better understand who is at risk and how to monitor the heart in long-term survivors.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18 years+ - NCT04185038RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T therapy through a catheter for pediatric brain tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests a personalized immune-cell treatment (CAR T) delivered directly in the brain-area space using a catheter. It may help children and young adults with hard-to-treat (recurrent or refractory) diffuse midline brain tumors like DIPG/DMG when standard options aren’t working.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 1–26 - NCT04284189Recruiting
Aftercare study for survivors of childhood cancer in Switzerland
This study looks at follow-up care needs for people who survived childhood cancer, especially those in the later teen/adult years. You may be invited to complete questionnaires so the study team can understand and improve long-term aftercare.
AarauAges 16 years+ - NCT04491344Recruiting
Study of childhood weight and body fat in clinic patients
This is a university study that looks at children who are already being seen in an outpatient clinic for excess body fat or weight concerns. If you/your child can give consent, the study collects information to better understand childhood obesity.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges 1 month–18 years - NCT04661449Recruiting
Lifestyle program for babies born larger than expected
This trial looks at whether a structured lifestyle program improves health and development outcomes for babies who were born larger than expected (large-for-gestational-age). If you qualify, the study may guide caregiver and family habits to support your child’s early outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1 day–1 month - NCT04702321Recruiting
Study genetic risks for childhood cancer complications in Switzerland
This study looks at genetic factors to understand why some children who had cancer develop later complications. It uses stored samples and information from a Swiss biobank to help researchers identify higher-risk children.
GenevaAges Up to 21 years - NCT04732273Recruiting
Study tracking long-term health after childhood cancer
This study follows people in Switzerland who finished treatment for childhood or teen cancer to learn about their long-term health. It may help doctors better understand late effects and follow-up needs after cancer treatment.
BaselAges Any age - 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 - NCT04917601Recruiting
Digital coaching for childhood obesity with family app support
This study tests a digital support system (a mobile app) to help children and families with obesity treatment. You may be able to use the app alongside the usual care plan if you meet the study’s age, health, and communication requirements.
MessinaAges 4–17 - NCT05028153RecruitingPhase 2
Azithromycin for young children with asthma-like hospital symptoms
This trial tests whether the antibiotic azithromycin can help children in the hospital who are having asthma-like breathing symptoms. If you qualify, your child may get azithromycin as part of the study and will be monitored closely for side effects and breathing improvement.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 1 year–5.9 years - NCT05277558Recruiting
MRI and brain testing in teens at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at brain health in teens with normal weight, overweight, or obesity who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand how weight and diabetes risk affect the brain, using MRI scans and learning/memory tests.
St Louis, MissouriAges 12–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 423 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.