Clinical trials
Childhood clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 420 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04794296Recruiting
Care plan for children newly diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
This trial uses a standard treatment plan for children who have just been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It aims to guide the best initial treatment for certain cell types of ALL and help improve outcomes while avoiding specific higher-risk subtypes.
AbidjanAges Up to 18 years - NCT04805502Recruiting
Pregnancy exercise program to help prevent childhood obesity
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program during pregnancy can help lower the risk of childhood obesity. If you qualify, you may be asked to exercise during early pregnancy and share information with the research team.
Greenville, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT04805762Recruiting
Coach program for kids with overweight or obesity
This study tests a lifestyle coaching program delivered through “Your COACH Next Door” for children. It may help with weight and healthy habits by providing support to help kids adopt healthier routines.
Maastricht, LimburgAges Up to 18 years - NCT04811794Recruiting
Study of young cancer survivors followed at a Swiss hospital
This study looks at the experiences and health of people who finished childhood cancer treatment and are (or were) followed by Kantonsspital Aarau. It mainly involves sharing and reviewing medical information to understand survivorship after cancer.
AarauAges Any age - NCT04923685Recruiting
Study looks at blood markers linked to childhood trauma and suicide risk
This study checks whether tiny genetic signals in blood (microRNAs) are linked to childhood maltreatment and thoughts or risk of suicide, especially in people with major depression. It may help researchers understand biological clues that could someday guide better care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–60 - NCT04945278Recruiting
Brain study of self-recognition in teens at mental risk
This study looks at how people recognize themselves and understand the difference between self and others. It may help researchers better understand brain processes in teens who are at higher risk for certain mental health problems, using special tasks that involve seeing light and images.
BoharsAges 15–25 - NCT04997109Recruiting
Telemedicine for early constraint therapy in young children with CP
This trial studies a home-based (telemedicine) version of a therapy called constraint therapy for very young babies at risk for or diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The goal is to improve how well the affected arm/hand works by encouraging use of the more affected side.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 4 months–1.1 years - NCT05004129RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Tideglusib for genetic childhood myotonic dystrophy
This trial studies how safe and effective tideglusib is for children and young adults with congenital or childhood-onset myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). It may help researchers learn whether the medicine improves symptoms while tracking side effects closely.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 6–45 - NCT05028205Recruiting
Fruit and vegetable voucher program for kids
This trial tests whether giving families vouchers for fruits and vegetables helps improve children’s eating and health. It focuses on children ages 4–10 who have higher body weight for their age and who can participate with an adult caregiver.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 4–10 - NCT05038696RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell treatment for hard-to-control B-ALL
This Phase 1 trial tests a personalized “CAR T” cell treatment for people with relapsed or treatment-resistant B-lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). It may help the immune system find and kill leukemia cells, especially when leukemia has not responded to standard treatment.
SingaporeAges 6 months–80 years - NCT05038683Recruiting
Child weight program study: new treatment vs usual care
This trial tests a structured obesity treatment program for children compared with the usual (conventional) approach. It may help your child get support to improve healthy weight habits.
Ballerup Municipality, BallerupAges 6–11 - NCT05043116RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin D for preventing asthma-like flare-ups in young children
This study tests whether a high-dose vitamin D supplement can help preschool children have fewer acute asthma-like symptoms (coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing) that require hospital care. It may help by supporting the immune and airway system, but you can only join if the child meets several safety and treatment criteria.
Gentofte Municipality, GentofteAges 1 year–5.9 years - NCT05043571RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed T-cell leukemia
This early-phase trial tests a lab-made immune cell treatment (CAR T-cells) aimed at T-cell leukemia that has come back or did not respond. It may help by targeting leukemia cells with a specific marker (CD7), especially in patients who failed standard treatment.
SingaporeAges 6 months–65 years - NCT05073185Recruiting
Studying how ads affect kids’ eating and behavior
This study looks at how children respond to advertising and whether it changes their eating, taste preferences, and behavior. Your child may be asked to complete study tasks at visits, including possibly MRI scans, and you’ll help by attending sessions about their media habits and routines.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 7–9 - NCT05096923Recruiting
Research study for young people with cancer and survivors
This study follows children, teens, and young adults with cancer and people who have completed treatment. It aims to better understand cancer care over time and what affects outcomes, which may help improve future treatment and follow-up.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1–39 - NCT05125822Recruiting
Study of how bodies change weight in youth with obesity
This study looks at what helps or drives weight changes in children and teens with obesity. You may be asked about growth and body changes to better understand why weight changes happen and how to manage them.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 11–15 - NCT05143697Recruiting
Coaching program to help young children reduce excess weight
This trial tests a family wellness coaching program using motivational interview counseling and referrals. It may help families support healthier habits for children ages 2 to 8 who have weight above a recommended range.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 2–8 - NCT05150197Recruiting
Virtual reality eye test for children with eye disease
This trial studies whether a virtual reality (VR) eye test can measure a child’s vision field (where they can see) instead of standard testing. It may help clinics test children in a more comfortable way, especially if traditional tests are hard for kids.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 4–21 - NCT05191706RecruitingPhase 4
Check how safe DEXYCU is after childhood cataract surgery
This trial studies whether DEXYCU is safe to use to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in children. It aims to see if the medicine’s side effects are acceptable and whether it helps during normal recovery.
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaAges Up to 3 years - NCT05223530Recruiting
Study of how pregnancy programs future child health
This study follows mothers who previously joined two specific pregnancy research programs, to understand why some children may be more likely to develop weight and heart-related health problems later. If you were part of those original studies, your information could help researchers look for early predictors and prevention ideas.
HelsinkiAges 11–55 - NCT05230758RecruitingPhase 3
Metformin trial for brain tumor survivors’ brain and behavior
This Phase 3 study tests whether metformin can improve brain function, behavior, and thinking in children and teens who were treated for certain brain tumors. You may be able to join if you meet age, time-since-treatment, language, and health/lab safety requirements.
New Lambton Heights, New South WalesAges 7–21 - NCT05237440Recruiting
Childhood trauma and stress hormones in women with obesity
This study looks at how childhood trauma might affect stress hormones (cortisol) and inflammation in women with obesity. It aims to find connections that could lead to better treatments.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT05281016Recruiting
Online family program to help children with weight
This study tests an online, family-based program (called the LITE Programme) to help children who are overweight. It may help improve healthy habits at home and support weight management.
SingaporeAges 6–12 - NCT05286151Recruiting
Studying brain connectivity and timing in stuttering and nonstuttering teens
This study looks at how brain “networks” connect and how timing works in adolescents who stutter compared with those who don’t. It may help researchers better understand what underlies stuttering and how it differs from typical speech timing.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 9–13
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 420 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.