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
- NCT02959086Recruiting
Study of cancer in Shanghai children and teens
This is an observational study that looks at children and teens (up to age 19) diagnosed with cancer in Shanghai. It aims to understand cancer patterns over time, which can help improve future care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges birth–19 years - NCT07398677Recruiting
SchoolCare: Helping kids with cancer stay connected to school
This study tests if a telepresence robot and a school navigator can help children with cancer stay engaged with their school during long treatments. It aims to reduce school disruption and social isolation.
AalborgAges 5–17 - NCT07402577Recruiting
Pain and opioid use in young sarcoma survivors
This study looks at pain and opioid use in adolescents and young adults who have had sarcoma. It uses a smartphone app to track symptoms over 3 months to better understand cancer-related pain.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 12–70 - NCT07401966Recruiting
Amputation in childhood and nerve pain study
This study looks at nerve pain in children and teens who had an amputation before a certain age. It aims to understand how common and how severe this pain is after amputation, and uses simple questionnaires to find out.
Saint-MauriceAges 5–18 - NCT06453018Recruiting
Sleep position therapy for children with sleep apnea
This trial tests if changing sleep position (like avoiding sleeping on the back) can improve sleep apnea in children aged 6 to 17. It may be an option if your child has moderate to severe sleep apnea that gets worse when lying on their back.
Hong KongAges 6–17 - NCT07390539RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells targeting B7-H3 for brain tumors
This trial tests a new type of immune therapy (CAR T cells) that targets a protein called B7-H3 found on some brain tumors. It is for children and young adults with certain brain or spinal cord tumors that have come back after standard treatment, and aims to see if the treatment is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–21 - 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 - NCT07377201Recruiting
Childhood toxin injection survey for cerebral palsy
This survey asks adults with cerebral palsy about their experiences with toxin injections they received as children. It aims to understand their perceptions and any effects.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT07378423Recruiting
Survey on signs of cancer at birth
This trial asks newly diagnosed children and young adults with certain types of cancer to fill out a questionnaire about signs of cancer present at birth. The answers may help improve early detection of childhood cancer.
BernAges Up to 21 years - NCT06844786Recruiting
Helping newcomer families get active in Hamilton
This study looks at ways to help newcomer families in Hamilton get their children moving more. It offers a program to increase physical activity and reduce screen time in kids aged 5 to 11.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 5–11 - NCT06718920Recruiting
Childhood experiences and quality of life in MS
This study looks at how difficult childhood experiences may affect the quality of life and coping skills of people with multiple sclerosis. By answering questionnaires, you can help researchers understand these connections and find better ways to support patients.
Rome, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT06856408Recruiting
Power of Growth: A digital program for daycare teams
This trial tests a digital tool to help daycare educators work better as a team and manage children's behavioral challenges. It aims to boost educators' confidence and teamwork skills.
Municipalities, SelectAges Any age - NCT07346300Recruiting
We-Move With Windy: Gross Motor Skills for Kids
This study tests a program to help young children (ages 3-5) develop gross motor skills like running and jumping, with a focus on families where the mother has a higher body mass index (BMI over 30). The goal is to see if the program improves physical activity and motor development.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 3 years+ - NCT07352332Recruiting
Immune study of a new treatment for hard-to-treat lupus in children
This study looks at how a treatment called CD3xCD19 BiTE affects the immune system of children with lupus that hasn't gotten better with standard medicines. It uses leftover blood samples to learn more about why some children don't respond to usual treatments.
HangzhouAges 5 years+ - NCT07346157RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a thyroid hormone drug with chemo for relapsed medulloblastoma
This trial tests whether adding a thyroid hormone (liothyronine) to a standard chemotherapy combination (bevacizumab, irinotecan, temozolomide) can help children and young adults with medulloblastoma that has come back after initial treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1–25 - NCT06028113RecruitingPhase 2
A weight gain prevention program for high-risk babies in primary care
This study tests a program to help prevent unhealthy weight gain in babies at higher risk for obesity. Families will get extra support during regular check-ups at a pediatric clinic.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1 day+ - NCT07335146Recruiting
Eye imaging study for children with myopia
This study uses advanced eye imaging to learn more about myopia (nearsightedness) in children. If your child is between certain levels of nearsightedness (but not too high or too low), they may be able to join.
ParisAges 6–12 - NCT07339865Enrolling by invitation
Bladder symptoms study for teens moving to adult care
This study looks at how bladder problems, like frequent urination or leaks, affect teenagers and young adults as they switch from pediatric to adult doctors. The goal is to learn what helps you feel better and manage your health.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 16–25 - NCT07325305Recruiting
Exercise to protect muscle in childhood leukemia
This trial tests whether starting physical activity and exercise early in treatment can help children with leukemia prevent muscle loss and reduce frailty. It involves wearing a Fitbit to track activity and may help kids stay stronger during and after treatment.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 5–17 - 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 - NCT05977348Recruiting
Preschool nutrition lessons to help prevent future obesity
This trial tests a program to improve food knowledge and healthy eating habits in preschool children. It may help families by teaching practical ways to choose and handle foods earlier to reduce later obesity risk.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 3–6 - 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.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 12–17 - NCT07278115Recruiting
Gastric bypass with or without nerve-cutting for diabetes
This study compares two types of surgery for people with type 2 diabetes who also have obesity: gastric bypass alone versus gastric bypass plus a procedure called truncal vagotomy (cutting a nerve to the stomach). It aims to see which approach leads to better diabetes remission.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–68 - NCT06847373Recruiting
Vitamin D for teens with obesity
This study is testing whether vitamin D supplements can help teens with obesity. It is open to participants aged 10 to 18 who live in Mexico City and have obesity based on their BMI.
MéxicoAges 10–18
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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.