Clinical trials
Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,989 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07368166Recruiting
A study to measure PTSD-related daily life challenges in children
This trial tests a questionnaire called PTSD-iMPACT that helps measure how PTSD affects a child's daily life. It is designed for children and teens who may or may not have a PTSD diagnosis, and their caregivers.
AachenAges 7–18 - NCT07315295Recruiting
Iron in therapeutic foods for malnourished kids in Kenya
This study tests whether adding extra iron to ready-to-use therapeutic foods helps malnourished children recover faster. It compares outcomes in children with severe or moderate malnutrition and healthy children.
Msambweni, Kwale CountyAges 1 year–4.5 years - 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 - NCT07122921Recruiting
Sleep study in Hong Kong children with cancer
This study compares sleep patterns in children with cancer, children with other chronic illnesses, and healthy children. Researchers want to understand how cancer and its treatment affect sleep during hospitalization.
Hong KongAges 6–18 - 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 - NCT06967727Recruiting
Registry study for epilepsy and movement disorders
This study is creating a registry to track the health of people who have specific genetic changes that cause epilepsy and uncontrolled movements (dyskinesia). It may help researchers better understand these conditions and how they change over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–30 years - NCT06938542Enrolling by invitation
Palliative care needs for kids with rare diseases
This study asks children with rare diseases and their families about what kind of palliative care (comfort and support) they need. It aims to understand how to better help families through their child's illness.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–99 - NCT06919029Recruiting
New insulin pump study for children with new type 1 diabetes
This study tests a new insulin pump system (MiniMed 780G) in children aged 7-17 who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It aims to see if this pump helps control blood sugar better and improves quality of life compared to standard insulin shots or older pumps.
AthensAges 7–17 - NCT06895395Recruiting
Speech therapy for kids with cleft palate
This study compares different types of speech therapy for children born with a cleft palate who have developed certain speech errors. The goal is to learn which therapy works best from the perspective of the child, their family, and the speech therapist.
GhentAges 4–12 - NCT06854991Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for managing pain in healthy kids
This study tests if virtual reality can help distract children and teenagers from the feeling of pain. It could show that VR is a helpful tool for managing pain without medicine.
Columbus, OhioAges 6–17 - NCT06842732Recruiting
Text messages to prevent wasting in HIV-affected children in Kenya
This trial tests if two-way text messages (SMS) can help caregivers recognize early signs of malnutrition (wasting) in children who have HIV or were exposed to HIV but are uninfected. The goal is to prevent wasting and keep children healthy.
Homa BayAges 6 months–2 years - NCT06810583RecruitingPhase 1
Dalbavancin to prevent infections in children with high-risk leukemia
This trial tests whether an antibiotic called dalbavancin, given to prevent bacterial infections during chemotherapy-induced low white blood cell counts, is safe and works in children and young adults with certain types of leukemia. It may help reduce the risk of serious infections during treatment.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 25 years - 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 - NCT06585618Recruiting
Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation Registry
This study creates a list of children who already have or plan to get Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to see how it helps with movement problems. Joining helps doctors learn more about how DBS works in kids.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–18 years - NCT06585605Recruiting
Study of epilepsy and movement disorder genes in children
This study looks at children with epilepsy and movement disorders to better understand the genes involved. It aims to help doctors recognize and treat these conditions more effectively.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–18 years - NCT06534307Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for children from PETN studies
This study checks on the health and development of children whose mothers took part in the PETN studies. It involves questionnaires and a physical exam for kids aged 5 and older.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 6–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,989 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.