Clinical trials
Childhood clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 422 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07073352Recruiting
Childhood stress and blood vessel aging in young adults
This study looks at how childhood stress might affect blood vessels and aging in young adults. It tests if a certain protein (SIRT1) is linked to early blood vessel aging.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–30 - NCT05463796Recruiting
Prevention and early detection for people at high cancer risk
This study looks at surveillance (watching closely), prevention, and early “interception” steps to lower the chance that cancer will develop or be found later. It is for people with genetic risk, past cancer treatment exposures, strong family history, or certain early pre-cancer or high-risk conditions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03713125Enrolling by invitation
Study of thinking skills in young children
This study looks at how children in kindergarten think and learn (often called “executive function”). They may be testing whether certain patterns in thinking and behavior relate to learning or development, and what can be measured in young children.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 4–9 - NCT07762729Enrolling by invitation
Gut bacteria and metabolic health in children over 3 years
This study looks at how the bacteria in the gut (gut microbiota) relate to metabolic health in children over a 3-year period. By participating, you will help researchers understand early development, and you'll receive regular health check-ups.
Yiyang, HunanAges birth–3 years - NCT07168057Enrolling by invitation
Young children and screens: a parent and nurse study
This study explores how parents think about screen time for young children and how child health nurses discuss it. It aims to understand perspectives and improve support for families in a digital age.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05057702Recruiting
Personalized surgery-focused treatment plan for relapsed brain cancer
This study tests a personalized treatment plan for children and young adults whose medulloblastoma or ependymoma has come back. It aims to guide doctors using new tissue from surgery or biopsy after earlier treatments are fully finished.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–39 - NCT06747884Recruiting
Study for children with myotonic dystrophy
This study looks at how to best measure muscle health and function in children with myotonic dystrophy. It may help prepare for future treatment trials.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 3–17 - NCT03959800Recruiting
Study of the causes of childhood liver tumors
This study looks at why childhood liver tumors happen by using samples and information from children who have had a liver tumor and from their close family members. It may help researchers understand the biology of these tumors and guide better treatments in the future.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges birth–99 years - NCT07282340RecruitingPhase 2
Phentermine for weight loss in teens
This study tests a medicine called phentermine to help teens ages 12 to 17 with obesity lose weight. It will check if the medicine is safe and works well for teenagers.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 12–17 - NCT03481829Recruiting
Long-term study tracking health factors from pregnancy
This study follows pregnant mothers and their babies for years to understand how early life factors can affect health later. If you qualify, you and your child(ren) will be asked to stay in the research study for at least 3 years after delivery.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 1 day–99 years - NCT07380672Recruiting
Relaxation and hypnosis for anxiety after childhood cancer
This study tests whether hypnosis and relaxation exercises can help lower anxiety in kids, teens, and young adults who finished cancer treatment. If you often feel anxious after your cancer journey, you might be able to join and learn new ways to feel calmer.
CaenAges 7–25 - NCT07648953Recruiting
HPV Vaccine Education Videos for Cancer Survivors
This study tests short educational videos on Facebook to help young cancer survivors complete their HPV vaccine series. The HPV vaccine protects against certain cancers, and this trial aims to see if videos can help more survivors get vaccinated.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–26 - NCT06557707Recruiting
Stress and heart health in young people
This study looks at how early life stress affects heart health in young people. It compares two age groups to see how stress early in life might influence cardiovascular risk.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 9–30 - NCT06586710Recruiting
Interferon pathway in childhood lupus
This study looks at how a part of the immune system called the interferon pathway works in children and teenagers with lupus, especially those with kidney problems. The goal is to better understand the disease and find possible new treatment targets.
FlorenceAges 1 month–17 years - NCT05806450Recruiting
Sleep training for parents and babies using online sessions
This trial tests an online sleep program meant to improve sleep for parents and young children. It may help families that want better nighttime routines and sleep quality for babies aged 6 to 24 months.
SeoulAges 6 months–2 years - NCT05885646Recruiting
Sulthiame study using sleep EEG in children with epilepsy
This trial tests whether sulthiame changes sleep-related brain wave activity (EEG) in children with certain epilepsy syndromes. It may help doctors understand how sulthiame affects the brain’s electrical patterns between seizures.
AngersAges 6–15 - NCT05272254RecruitingPhase 2
Povidone iodine in kids’ dental cavities surgery
This trial tests whether povidone iodine helps prevent problems or improves outcomes when children with severe early childhood cavities need dental treatment in the operating room. You may be able to join if your child fits the age and dental needs and has no iodine-related or thyroid problems.
Rochester, New YorkAges 2 years–5.9 years - NCT05366218RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tafasitamab for kids with high-risk B-cell leukemia after relapse
This Phase 1/2 study tests tafasitamab in children and teens with B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or did not respond. It is mainly for patients with specific high-risk leukemia changes and/or leukemia markers that stay after stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-WurttembergAges 3–18 - NCT05388864Recruiting
Parenting support program for young children and families
This study offers a parenting support program for families with children ages 3 to 11. It aims to help strengthen family routines and child well-being by teaching practical skills.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 3–11 - NCT05440617Recruiting
Biobank for people having testicle-protecting cancer treatment
This study collects and stores biological samples from people who are planning to undergo OTC, a treatment used to help protect fertility during cancer therapy that can harm reproductive cells. It may help future research by providing researchers with tissue/blood samples linked to this treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–35 - NCT05124951RecruitingPhase 2
Tested a treatment for specific brain germ cell tumors
This Phase 2 trial studies WVI for children and young adults with a newly diagnosed germ cell tumor in one side of the basal ganglia/thalamus. It aims to see how well the treatment works for tumors without spread within the brain.
BeijingAges 3–30 - NCT02265770RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Treatment plan for children with brain ependymoma after surgery
This trial tests different follow-up treatments for children with brain ependymoma after their initial surgery. Which treatment you get depends on how much tumor is left (if any) and whether the child can safely receive radiation and chemotherapy.
GrazAges Up to 22 years - NCT06330090Recruiting
Thinking skills development in young children
This study looks at how thinking skills like memory, attention, and problem-solving grow in healthy children ages 7 to 10. It will help researchers understand normal brain development. There is an optional brain imaging part for children ages 8 to 10.
NijmegenAges 7–13 - NCT00900471Recruiting
Store tissue samples from surgery for suspected solid tumors
This study collects and stores small tissue samples from people who have surgery or a biopsy for a suspected solid (non-blood) tumor. It helps researchers study these cancers for future testing and research.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–120
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 422 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.