Clinical trials
Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,109 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07781566Recruiting
Speech therapy intensity for cleft palate speech errors in children
This study looks at how well two different intensities of speech therapy work for children with a cleft palate who have speech sound errors. It aims to find the best way to help your child speak more clearly.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 4 years+ - NCT04278404Recruiting
Drug safety study for children already on certain medicines
This study measures how certain medicines move through the body and checks their safety in children. It may help doctors better understand dosing and side effects in kids who are already receiving these treatments, or in some kids who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges birth–20 years - NCT04639830Recruiting
Testing how sleep patterns relate to child brain development
This study looks at how a child’s sleep looks on a sleep-monitoring test and how that relates to brain/learning growth over time. It includes some children without known risks and some children with known developmental or learning risks, to better understand sleep’s role.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–8 years - NCT07283458Recruiting
Testing language learning in children in child psychiatry
This trial uses a tablet app to test how well children in child psychiatry services understand language and learn. It aims to better understand their needs and improve care.
ParisAges 3–7 - NCT07307950Recruiting
Testing an app to improve rehab for kids with movement disabilities
This study tests a new app designed to help families and therapists coordinate care for children with movement disabilities. It aims to make rehabilitation easier and more connected across different care settings.
BrestAges 2–25 - NCT06820593Recruiting
Asthma care with technology for kids and families
This study tests whether a sensor that tracks inhaler use can help children ages 4–17 with persistent or uncontrolled asthma. It aims to make managing asthma at home easier for caregivers.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 4 years+ - NCT04545606Recruiting
Helping kids with autism sleep better by treating insomnia
This study looks for the best way to improve sleep in children with autism who have ongoing insomnia. You and your child will complete sleep tracking and participate in an insomnia treatment plan to reduce trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early.
Columbia, MissouriAges 6–12 - NCT06984679Recruiting
Physical function study for kids with cystic fibrosis
This trial compares physical abilities between children with cystic fibrosis and healthy children. It aims to find differences that could lead to better care and therapies.
IzmirAges 6–18 - NCT06818877Recruiting
Brain-powered virtual reality game for arm training in kids with cerebral palsy
This study uses a virtual reality game controlled by brain activity to help children with cerebral palsy improve arm and hand movement. It also includes typically developing children to see how the game works for everyone.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 6–17 - NCT05279170Recruiting
Mask anesthesia with gentle throat pressure to prevent stomach air
This trial studies a way to hold gentle pressure near the throat during mask anesthesia (with or without a breathing tube) to reduce air going into the stomach. It may help lower the chance of “stomach insufflation” during elective surgery in young children.
LilleAges 2–10 - NCT07749521Recruiting
Treating depressed parents of children with behavioural problems
This study tests a virtual group treatment to help parents with mild to moderate depression improve their own wellbeing and better support their child's emotional and behavioural health. If you are a parent with depression and have a child aged 6-11 who is struggling emotionally or behaviourally, this trial may be for you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07038538Recruiting
Better method for placing feeding tubes in children
This study tests a better way to place a thin tube from the nose to the stomach (nasogastric tube) in hospitalized children. The goal is to make the procedure safer and more comfortable for kids who need it for feeding or medicine.
Shanghai, MinhangAges Up to 18 years - NCT05407623Recruiting
Behavior game program for Swedish elementary classrooms
This trial tests whether a structured “good behavior game” helps improve the classroom environment in Swedish elementary schools. It targets regular classes in early grades and is delivered by participating teachers, with the school supporting measurements and parent communication.
StockholmAges 6–10 - NCT05514730Recruiting
Treatment program for harmful sexual behaviors in children
This trial offers a treatment program for preteen children whose caregiver reports concerning sexual behaviors. It aims to help reduce these behaviors and improve child well-being, with participation guided by language and caregiver involvement.
Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaAges 4–12 - NCT01344200RecruitingPhase 2
Celecoxib drug study in children on leukemia treatment
This trial studies how celecoxib moves through a child’s body and how much reaches the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It’s for children (age 2–12) who are in the maintenance phase of certain blood cancers, to better understand dosing and safety.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 2–12 - NCT00730678Recruiting
Study genes to learn how treatment affects children
This study looks at genetic (DNA) differences to better understand why treatments work differently for children at St. Jude. It may help doctors choose safer or more effective treatments in the future.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT07126028Enrolling by invitation
Quality of life in kids after MIS-C
This study looks at how children feel and live their daily lives after recovering from MIS-C (a severe inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19). It compares them to healthy children of the same age and gender to see if there are any lasting effects.
Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar CountyAges 1 month–18 years - NCT05734794RecruitingPhase 3
Rituximab for new childhood nephrotic syndrome
This trial studies whether rituximab alone can help children with new-onset idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. It compares the treatment approach in order to see if it improves kidney recovery and reduces disease activity.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 2–17 - NCT06617013Recruiting
GERD in children with cystic fibrosis
This study looks at GERD (reflux) in children with cystic fibrosis. It aims to understand how common it is and how it affects them, which could lead to better care.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 2–18 - NCT06500325Recruiting
Elastic Nails for Upper Shin Fractures in Children
This trial tests a surgical technique using special elastic nails inserted from the bottom to fix fractures near the top of the shin bone in children. It may help children heal faster with fewer complications.
SohagAges 4–12 - NCT07708714RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Hydroxyurea study for teens with sickle cell anemia
This study tests how well a higher dose of hydroxyurea works for teenagers with sickle cell anemia living in areas where malaria is common. It looks at safety and how the treatment affects their daily lives.
KampalaAges 11–18 - NCT04162444Recruiting
Aortic valve reconstruction study for children
This trial studies a surgery approach to help fix a narrowed or leaking aortic valve in children. It aims to see how well the reconstructed valve works and how it affects the child’s heart function over time.
MoscowAges 4 weeks–12 years - NCT04794595Recruiting
Compare outcomes in children with and without CBP during sepsis
This study looks at children with sepsis to see how outcomes differ between those who receive a specific blood-cleansing treatment (CBP) and those who do not. Results may help clinicians choose treatments that lead to better recovery in sick children.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT05055830Recruiting
Study blood drug levels in critically ill children
This trial measures how the study medicines move through the body and how they affect the child in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. It may help doctors choose safer and better dosing for critically ill children.
Durham, North CarolinaAges birth–20 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,109 recruiting children 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 children 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 children 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.