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
- NCT03217656Recruiting
Jiaxing birth follow-up study for pregnant families
This study enrolls pregnant women in the Jiaxing area and follows them during pregnancy and after delivery to learn about mothers and babies. If you plan to stay involved through birth and follow-up, this may help researchers understand pregnancy and early childhood outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT03298334RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing vaginal bacteria transfer to newborns after C-section
This study looks at whether they can safely place “healthy vaginal bacteria” from the mother into the newborn after a scheduled C-section, and whether it improves the baby’s health. It only enrolls certain mothers and babies based on infection testing and other health factors.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges birth–50 years - NCT03331133Recruiting
Study of twins born in Guangzhou
This study focuses on twins who were born at Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center. It aims to use pregnancy and baseline information to learn about twin outcomes and care, and it may help local doctors improve guidance for families in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 18 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 - NCT03516968RecruitingPhase 3
Monthly vs daily vitamin D for obese children
This study compares taking vitamin D as a monthly dose versus a daily dose in children with low vitamin D levels. It aims to correct the vitamin D deficiency and see which schedule works best and is safe.
BronAges 5–18 - NCT03590171RecruitingPhase 2
Study for children with relapsed high-risk ALL
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment approach for children with high-risk ALL that has returned. It aims to improve outcomes after relapse by using a planned treatment schedule.
Clayton, VictoriaAges Up to 17 years - NCT03633162Recruiting
Study about maternal grandmothers’ effects on babies
This study looks at whether what maternal grandmothers know, do, or influence during a pregnancy is linked to outcomes for grandchildren. You may be included if your grandchild was born at the study hospital and key pregnancy details are available.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 36–100 - NCT03634930Recruiting
Study of how early pregnancy choices affect your baby
This trial looks at how “perinatal programming” (early-life influences starting around pregnancy and the first month) may affect babies. It enrolls healthy, full-term births and compares families who can follow an all-breastfeeding or all-formula plan.
Graz, StyriaAges 18–50 - NCT03641092Recruiting
Parenting program to improve kindergarten readiness
This trial tests a parenting support program for new parents of very young babies, with the goal of helping children be more ready for kindergarten. You may be a good match if you and your baby are able to attend one of the study sites and meet the basic baby and language requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 3 months - NCT03728478RecruitingPhase 3
Step-up and step-down treatment for newly diagnosed arthritis
This Phase 3 study tests whether children with early juvenile idiopathic arthritis do better by starting with one treatment approach and adjusting (stepping up or stepping down) based on how their arthritis responds. It may help find the safest, most effective long-term plan for controlling symptoms with fewer side effects.
Genova, GEAges 2–17 - NCT03803735Recruiting
Hospital cancer registry for children in French-speaking Africa
This trial is a hospital-based registry that collects information about children and teens with cancer as they receive treatment. It may help researchers better understand cancer care in this region and improve future planning and treatment.
OuagadougouAges 1 day–18 years - NCT03830879Recruiting
Pregnancy and child health follow-up study in Shenzhen
This study enrolls pregnant people early in pregnancy and follows their babies’ health through age 7. It may help researchers understand health and development patterns in Shenzhen families and improve future child health care.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 15–49 - NCT07702825Recruiting
MRI study of organ health in teens with obesity
This trial uses MRI scans to check how obesity affects the health of your organs. It may help doctors understand the impact of obesity on the body and find better ways to help teens like you.
Liverpool, MerseysideAges 12–18 - NCT07702318Enrolling by invitation
Early childhood outcomes in former very low birth weight babies
This study follows children who were part of the ReDiMOM trial to check their development and growth at 2 years old. It helps doctors understand how early care affects long-term health.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 3 years - NCT04043494RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new treatment plans for childhood lymphoblastic lymphoma
This trial studies a treatment approach for children and teens newly diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma. It may help doctors choose therapies based on genetic risk information from lab testing done on tumor samples.
GrazAges Up to 18 years - NCT04134559RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for kids with liver cancer that came back
This trial studies pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) in children and young people with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has returned or did not respond to earlier treatment. The goal is to see whether it can shrink tumors and help control the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges birth–30 years - NCT04207580Recruiting
Follow-up study for children with newly diagnosed nephrotic syndrome
This study follows children in France who developed idiopathic nephrotic syndrome after 2018, to learn how the condition behaves over time. It may help doctors improve future care by tracking symptoms and outcomes.
AgenAges Up to 18 years - NCT04433650Recruiting
Picture-based support for children’s person-centered cancer care
This study tests whether picture-based support can help children with cancer (ages 5–17) and the adults caring for them communicate and feel supported during care. It also needs the child to understand a simple number rating scale.
GothenburgAges 5–17 - NCT04511806Recruiting
Study of inherited cancer risk in children and families
This study looks at how inherited “cancer predisposition” conditions run in families, even if a child has not had cancer yet. It may help doctors better understand who is at higher risk and guide future monitoring or care.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Any age - NCT04529889Recruiting
Study of gestational diabetes during pregnancy and child outcomes
This study follows pregnant people with gestational diabetes to see how it affects mothers and babies over time. The team may use this information to better understand risks and care for both you and your child.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT04578652RecruitingPhase 3
Test fiber plus metformin for teen weight and insulin resistance
This trial studies whether adding fiber to metformin helps teens with severe obesity and insulin resistance improve how their bodies handle sugar. You might consider it if you’re a teen who isn’t yet diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and meets the specific lab and health criteria.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 12–18 - NCT04597281Recruiting
Mediterranean diet program for young children at risk of obesity
This trial tests whether a Mediterranean-style eating pattern can help prevent weight problems in young children who are at higher risk. It’s meant for children with normal weight or mild overweight and whose parents have higher body weight, without other medical reasons for weight gain.
CórdobaAges 3–7 - NCT04715178Recruiting
Childhood cancer sample and data registry
This study collects stored samples (like blood or tissue) and health information from people affected by cancer at a young age, including some survivors. The goal is to build a library of specimens and data that researchers can use to better understand childhood and young adult cancers.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Any age - NCT04723485Recruiting
Study of obsessive-compulsive disorder in youth
This study looks at obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and young adults to better understand and document treatment and experiences. It may help researchers learn what supports work best for young people with OCD.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 4–18
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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.